A tragic incident unfolded on a suburban road in Plainfield, where a 12-year-old girl was fatally struck by a car, dying Thursday morning after the horrific ordeal. According to the Chicago Tribune, the young victim, identified as Gianna Lamb, was initially involved in a crash while she was a passenger in a 2009 Nissan Rogue.
The collision occurred Wednesday night when the Nissan, making a turn from Riverwalk Court onto Illinois Route 59, failed to yield to a southbound SUV. The impact sent Gianna running from the chaos, only for her to be struck by a northbound 2012 Ford Fusion, the Plainfield police recounted. Despite being rushed to Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in critical condition, she sadly succumbed to her injuries at Comer Children’s Hospital the following morning.
As the community grapples with this heartbreaking event, details continue to emerge. CBS Chicago reports that the initial accident took place around 8:30 p.m., involving the Nissan Rogue and a 2004 Toyota RAV4. The aftermath of this crash catalyzed the fatal sequence of events that led to Gianna's untimely death.
While the investigation is still ongoing, authorities have yet to announce any citations or charges against the drivers involved in the incident. The girl’s autopsy, scheduled for Friday, is expected to provide further insight into the exact cause of death. In the meantime, the Plainfield community mourns the loss of a young life cut tragically short by a series of calamitous events on Route 59.
