A tragic incident unfolded on the southeast side of Chicago in the Hegewisch neighborhood when a 65-year-old woman was struck and later died after a 23-year-old man hit her with his vehicle while she was trying to cross the street, the Chicago police reported; this event has cast a sobering shadow on the community and initiated discussions on traffic safety within the city. Citing the Chicago Sun-Times, the collision happened at approximately 3:46 p.m. on Sunday in the 13500 block of South Avenue O, with the driver subsequently receiving a citation for distracted driving.
After the accident, the woman was immediately transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where her injuries proved fatal and she succumbed to them, according to police statements.
Further reporting by NBC Chicago clarifies that the Major Accidents Investigations Unit has taken the lead in piecing together the events that led to this unfortunate outcome.
