In a somber incident on Chicago's West Side, a 9-year-old boy's life was cut short after being struck by a vehicle on Thursday morning. The tragedy unfolded in the Austin neighborhood, where, WGN-TV reports, police believe a Chevy sedan collided with the young pedestrian just after 7:40 a.m.
The collision occurred on the 4800 block of West Walton Street. According to authorities, the boy was found in the street and, after the crash, he was promptly rushed to Stroger Hospital. It was there, amid the white walls and urgent clamor of the emergency room, that he was pronounced dead, a stark ending to what began as just another morning. The identity of the victim has yet to be disclosed, in a case that draws a heavy veil over the community's heart.
As the investigation continues, CBS Chicago reports that the driver involved in the incident has been taken into custody. Gleaning the truth from the remnants of this tragedy, the police have indicated that charges are pending, though specific details regarding the nature of these potential charges have not been made public at this juncture.
No others were reported to be injured in the incident.
