Chicago crash: Woman, 69, hit, killed in South Loop, driver in custody, CPD says

CHICAGO - A 69-year-old woman was struck and killed by a car in the South Loop early Sunday morning.

The crash happened in the 800 block of W. Roosevelt Road around 6:40 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department.

What we know:

A 35-year-old woman was traveling eastbound on Roosevelt in a Mazda SUV and hit the victim, who was walking on the street.

The 69-year-old woman died at the scene.

The 35-year-old woman was taken into custody. Police said charges are pending.

The Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.

What we don't know:

Police did not identify the victim or the driver.