Teen killed when two vehicles crash in Grayslake identified

Grayslake teen killed in car crash memorialized by park district

Grayslake Park District mourned the deaht of Victoria Piela death on Facebook, saying she had recently graduated from Grayslake Central High School and was one of their camp counselors.

GRAYSLAKE, Illinois - A pedestrian was killed when two vehicles crashed together in Grayslake on Saturday.

Grayslake Police said the crash happened at the intersection of Washington Street and Atkinson Road at 10:12 a.m.

A Ford Escape and a Ford F-350 collided.

The pedestrian, 18, of Grayslake, was standing on a corner and was hit. She's been identified as Victoria Piela, the coroner said. She died from blunt force injuries.

Grayslake Park District mourned Piela's death on Facebook, saying she had recently graduated from Grayslake Central High School and was one of their camp counselors: "She was a phenomenal young lady with a smile that would light up any room she walked into. Vicky was dearly loved by her community. Her positivity and warmth could be felt by everyone around her. She was an involved member of the Grayslake community and will be greatly missed by all."

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The drivers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.