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Pedestrian killed in Northbrook hit-and-run

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  May 1, 2025 8:21am CDT
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Northbrook hit-and-run leaves 1 dead

Northbrook hit-and-run leaves 1 dead

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning in north suburban Northbrook, according to police.

The Brief

    • A man was found dead early Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle in Northbrook.
    • Police say the vehicle fled the scene and investigators are treating the case as a hit-and-run.
    • The victim has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

NORTHBROOK, Ill. - A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning in north suburban Northbrook, according to police.

Deadly hit-and-run

The backstory:

Officers responded to the 2900 block of Shermer Road after receiving a call about a deceased male. Upon arrival, they secured the area and launched an investigation. Authorities confirmed the man was on foot when he was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the incident. No additional details, including the identity of the victim, have been released.

Northbrook is a Cook County suburb located about 25 miles north of downtown Chicago.

The Source: The information in this report came from the Village of Northbrook.

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