In an early morning tragedy in Oak Forest, Illinois, a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by a vehicle. According to WGN-TV, the accident happened shortly after 1:45 a.m. on the 150 block of South Cicero Avenue. The Oak Forest Police Department was summoned to the scene following reports of a collision. Regrettably, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
The identification of the victim is withheld, as notification of next of kin is pending. The crash, which took place near the 150th block of southbound Cicero Avenue, was responded to by both police and fire crews, who attempted medical assistance to the pedestrian. Later, they were transported to South Suburban Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. It is worth noting that the Oak Forest police have confirmed that the incident was not a hit-and-run, CBS News Chicago reports.
The Oak Forest Police Department, in collaboration with the South Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team, is currently conducting an investigation into the crash. As of now, the specifics surrounding the incident remain unclear, and authorities are piecing together the circumstances that led to the pedestrian's death.
The Oak Forest Police Department encourages anyone with information about the crash to step forward. Investigator Lowisz can be reached by email at [email protected] as they seek to gather more details that could shed light on this unfortunate event. According to CBS News Chicago, community participation is crucial in piecing together the events that transpired on that fateful morning.
