Pedestrian killed in Skokie crash: police

SKOKIE, Ill. - A pedestrian was fatally hit by a car in Skokie Friday night, according to police. 

Officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Gross Point Road and Lincoln Avenue at 11 p.m. and found a person on the roadway. 

Following preliminary investigation, police say a vehicle was traveling northbound on Gross Point Road through the intersection with a green traffic light when it struck the pedestrian. 

The driver remained on scene. 

The victim was transported to an area hospital where they were later pronounced dead. 

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The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 58-year-old Jairo Mendieta. 

The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, Major Crash Assist Team is assisting the Skokie Police Department with the investigation.