Woman Hit by Car and Killed After Running into Street in Ashburn Neighborhood, Chicago Police Say
Accident Occurs in 3800 Block of West Columbus Avenue
A woman was struck and killed by a car after running into the street late Monday night in the Ashburn neighborhood on the city’s Southwest Side, according to police.
Driver Remains at the Scene, Citation Pending
A 48-year-old man was driving west in a white SUV in the 3800 block of West Columbus Avenue around 11:30 p.m. when he struck a woman who ran into the street, police say. She was taken to an area hospital in critical condition with trauma to the body and later pronounced dead.
Investigation Ongoing
Police say the driver of the white SUV remained on the scene, and a citation is pending.
Recent Tragedy in the Area
This is not the first recent tragedy to occur in the Ashburn neighborhood. Just last week, a child was struck and killed by a car in Schaumburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
* What happened in the incident?
The woman was hit by a car and killed after running into the street in the Ashburn neighborhood.
* What is the condition of the woman?
The woman was taken to an area hospital in critical condition with trauma to the body and later pronounced dead.
* Is the driver of the white SUV facing charges?
A citation is pending.
* What is the location of the incident?
The incident occurred in the 3800 block of West Columbus Avenue in the Ashburn neighborhood.
