A tragic incident unfolded late Friday in Vernon Hills as a 30-year-old woman was struck and killed by a car while attempting to cross a street, local authorities reported. The accident took place around 10:43 p.m. on the 900 block of South Milwaukee Avenue, near Olde Half Day Road, according to NBC Chicago. The woman, identified as a resident of Vernon Hills, was hit in the northbound lanes of the roadway and was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
Following the collision, the driver of the vehicle involved remained on site and is said to be cooperating with ongoing investigations. While impairment is not suspected at this time in the crash, a spotlight on the thoroughfare's design has emerged. As reported by ABC7 Chicago, the section of Milwaukee Avenue where the accident occurred is described as a four-lane, lighted roadway lacking a designated pedestrian crossings.
The severity of the incident prompted involvement from the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team who, alongside Vernon Hills police, are piecing together the circumstances surrounding the fatal event.
Details about the victim or the driver have not been made available as of yet. Investigations by local authorities continue into the full cause and contributing factors of the accident.
