Sammy Simmons Killed in Robbins, Illinois Pedestrian Crash — January 9, 2026 Mobility Scooter Incident at 139th Street and Kedzie Avenue

Sammy Simmons, 63, was killed in a pedestrian crash in Robbins, Illinois, on January 9, 2026. Police reported that Simmons was traveling through a marked crosswalk on a mobility scooter when he was struck by a northbound vehicle at the intersection of 139th Street and Kedzie Avenue shortly after 12:30 p.m. Emergency responders pronounced him dead following the collision.

The Robbins Police Department initiated an investigation and requested assistance from Cook County Sheriff’s Police detectives. Limited details were immediately available regarding the driver or contributing factors. The incident occurred during daylight hours at a signalized intersection, and the investigation remained ongoing as authorities worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.