Lake Zurich Teen Killed After Hit and Run Friday Night
Three teens walking on Church Street were hit by a light-colored SUV that left the scene before 9:30 p.m.; police are asking for the public’s help to identify the driver.
One Lake Zurich teen is dead after a hit-and-run accident, Friday night, on Church Street near Jamie Lane, according to Lake Zurich Police Cmdr. Kevin Finlon. Police are asking the public's help in finding the driver of a white or light-colored sports utility vehicle believed to have hit 18-year-old Gabriella Drozdz of Lake Zurich along with two other teens just before 9:15 p.m., Friday night. Drozdz died from her injuries shortly after being transported to Condell Medical Center in Libertyville by the Lake Zurich Fire Department. Two others walking with Drozdz, both females, ages 16 and 18, were taken to Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Their identities have not been released. Both had non-life threatening injuries, according to …
Sandy Stephen
9:42 am on Tuesday, July 26, 2011
So saddened by this tragedy! It is evident that Gabby has touched many lives. I pray that the driver finds it in their hearts to come forward and give Gabby's family a bit of peace. I drive past the accident area often and see people on the side of the road mourning. Both drivers and those mourning, PLEASE be careful that no one else is hurt while mourning the loss of Gabby on the roadside. more ›