A tragic incident occurred over the weekend in Zion, Illinois, where a 68-year-old Wisconsin woman was fatally injured in a vehicle collision. As reported by ABC7 Chicago, the crash took place near the intersection of Russell Road and Green Bay Road on Saturday night, around 10:45 p.m.
According to the details provided, both vehicles were traveling northbound when a rear-end collision occurred. FOX 32 Chicago identified the decedent as Judith Kidder of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Kidder, who previously resided in Zion, succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.
The Lake County coroner's office released findings that Kidder died from blunt force injuries to the head and neck. This incident has prompted a thorough inquiry by local authorities, including the Zion Police Department and the Major Crash Assistance Team.
As of now, the investigation is ongoing as officials work to piece together the events leading up to the fatal crash. Further updates on this case are expected as the Zion Police Department continues, with assistance from the MCAT to uncover the circumstances of this heartbreaking event.
