Crime & Safety
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.
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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 Finlon.
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The accident occurred north of Jamie Lane on Church
Street as the three teens were walking southbound on the gravel shoulder.
The vehicle fled the scene before police arrived on the scene.
Church Street was closed for about two-and-a-half hours during the accident investigation.
The offending vehicle may have a damaged or broken
turn signal or hazard light cover on the front passenger side, Finlon said.
Other damage may be visible on the SUV.
Anyone with information on this hit and run accident is urged to contact Commander Finlon at (847) 719-1690 ext. 6118.
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