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Waukegan woman dies after being struck by multiple vehicles in crash

By Nic Flosi
Published  October 25, 2024 1:48pm CDT
Waukegan
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A 30-year-old woman, Kassandra Fajardo-Rodriguez, died after being struck by multiple vehicles on Grand Avenue in Waukegan.
    • The incident occurred late Tuesday night, and despite medical efforts, she was pronounced dead at Vista Medical Center East.
    • The Waukegan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is continuing its investigation into the fatal crash.

WAUKEGAN, Ill. - Waukegan police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that killed a 30-year-old woman on Tuesday.

Kassandra Fajardo-Rodriguez was struck by multiple vehicles in the 1500 block of Grand Avenue around 10:30 p.m.

At the scene, Waukegan police and fire department found Fajardo-Rodriguez injured in the roadway. She was taken to Vista Medical Center East where she was pronounced dead in the emergency room.

An autopsy by the Lake County Coroner’s Office revealed Fajardo-Rodriguez died from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash.

According to witnesses at the scene, Fajardo-Rodriguez walked into the roadway and laid down in the eastbound lanes of Grand Ave. Police said three cars hit her and did not stop. All three drivers were found and questioned by police. 

The Lake County State's Attorney's Office will review the evidence to determine if charges will be filed against the drivers. 

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Waukegan Police Department and the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

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