Crime & Safety
Aurora, IL Fatal Crash: 74-Year-Old Woman Killed on Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL – A 74 year old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle along North Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora, prompting a police investigation and a roadway closure lasting several hours in the w
By Wesley Grant · 2026-11-06T09:49:16.599Z
Aurora, IL – A 74 year old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle along North Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora, prompting a police investigation and a roadway closure lasting several hours in the western Chicago suburbs.
According to the Aurora Police Department , the fatal pedestrian crash occurred in the 500 block of North Farnsworth Avenue near Indian Avenue. Police released details of the incident Thursday, Nov. 5.
The first responding officer discovered the woman unresponsive and immediately began performing CPR until Aurora Fire Department paramedics arrived.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 6:58 p.m.
The driver involved was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision Preliminary findings indicate the woman was crossing North Farnsworth Avenue from west to east, just south of Indian Avenue, when she was struck by a northbound Chrysler 200 sedan.
The Aurora Police Department's Traffic Division responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Authorities closed the roadway for several hours while investigators documented the scene and collected evidence.
Personnel from the Aurora Emergency Management Agency assisted with traffic control and lighting.
Victim's Identity Not Yet Released The Kane County Coroner's Office took custody of the woman at the hospital and will schedule an autopsy to determine her cause of death.
Her identity will be released following confirmation by the coroner's office.
Aurora Police Chief Matt Thomas expressed condolences to the victim's family and urged motorists and pedestrians to exercise additional caution during evening hours.
"This time of year, many of us are driving or walking home after dark," Thomas said.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact Aurora police at 630 256 5330 or email tips@aurora.il.us .