Will County, Illinois — A 50-year-old woman died after a pedestrian crash at Route 53 and Alexander Circle.
According to the Will County Coroner’s Office, Kimberly J. Glista of Romeoville was pronounced deceased at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, following a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at the intersection.
Officials said emergency responders were called to the scene in the southwest suburban community where the collision occurred. Glista was pronounced dead shortly after authorities arrived.
The Romeoville Police Department is investigating the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the crash and how the collision occurred. Authorities have not released additional details about the vehicle involved or whether any citations or charges may be considered.
The Will County Coroner’s Office confirmed that an autopsy was performed Friday, March 6, 2026.
However, the official cause and manner of death remain pending, awaiting the results of police reports, toxicology testing, and further medical review.
Pedestrian crashes remain a serious safety concern along busy suburban corridors such as Route 53, where vehicle traffic and residential access points intersect. Investigators typically review roadway conditions, driver statements, surveillance footage, and witness accounts as part of fatal crash investigations.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Romeoville Police Department.
For commuters, Route 53 is a major north–south corridor through Will County, frequently used by local workers and students traveling between Romeoville and surrounding suburbs.
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