Gurnee, IL – A man was struck and killed by a vehicle late Monday night in Gurnee, prompting a multi-agency investigation and a prolonged road closure.
According to the Gurnee Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:05 p.m. near the intersection of Washington Street and Route 21. Responding officers found an unresponsive adult male lying in the eastbound lanes of Washington Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initial findings indicate the man had been walking in the eastbound lanes when he was hit by a vehicle traveling in the same direction. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities, police said.
The Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) responded to aid in the investigation. Washington Street was shut down for approximately five hours overnight as investigators worked to reconstruct the scene.
Police have not released the name of the victim, pending notification of next of kin. The incident remains under active investigation, and further details have not yet been released.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Gurnee Police Department.
