Pedestrian Killed in Vehicle Accident in Deerfield
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 23, 2023
under investigation
A pedestrian tragically lost their life after being struck by a vehicle in Deerfield, Illinois on Sunday morning, according to the local police. The incident occurred at around 7:20 a.m. near the intersection of Robert York and Osterman avenues.
Upon receiving the report of a person hit by a vehicle, Deerfield police promptly responded to the scene. Unfortunately, when they arrived, they discovered that the pedestrian had already succumbed to their injuries.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident with assistance from both the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team and the Lake County Coroner's Office. At this time, no details regarding either the deceased pedestrian or the driver involved have been released.
This tragic event serves as another reminder of how important it is for drivers and pedestrians alike to exercise caution on our roads. As investigations continue, authorities will work diligently to uncover any additional information surrounding this devastating accident.
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Tags: Fatality, Illinois, Investigation, Chicago, Accident, Pedestrian, Vehicle, Deerfield
Incident at a Glance
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Illinois
- City:
- Deerfield
- Location:
- area of Robert York and Osterman avenues
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-23
- Time of Incident:
- just before 7:20 a.m.
area of Robert York and Osterman avenues
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