Libertyville, IL – A 70-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle late Sunday evening in Libertyville, prompting an ongoing investigation by multiple agencies.
According to the Libertyville Police Department, the crash occurred around 8:25 p.m. on March 23 at the intersection of Illinois Route 176 and Fourth Avenue. Authorities said a Honda Pilot traveling westbound on Route 176 allegedly hit the woman while she was in the roadway.
Libertyville officers and fire personnel arrived at the scene and began life-saving efforts. The woman, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.
The driver of the Honda Pilot remained at the scene and was reportedly uninjured. No charges have been announced at this time.
The Libertyville Police Department is investigating the crash in coordination with the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team, the Lake County Coroner’s Office, and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Officials stated that additional information will be released in a follow-up report once the victim’s family has been notified. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Libertyville police at (847) 362-8310.
