Overview

• Maria Ochoa was struck Saturday while crossing the intersection of Laramie and Archer avenues and later died at a local hospital.
• The 26-year-old SUV driver received a citation after attempting a sudden left turn that preceded the collision.
• Ochoa’s family organized a rally Monday in Garfield Ridge to demand answers from the Chicago Police Department.
• Local residents cite frequent speeding and drag racing on Archer Avenue as persistent hazards to pedestrians.
• Family attorney Frank Avila has urged city officials to install speed bumps and increase police patrols along the corridor.