Woman fatally struck by car while crossing street ID'd, Evanston police say

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Woman fatally struck while crossing street ID'd: Evanston police
Rabia Ahmad was identified as the woman killed in a car crash in the 1300 block of Central Street, the Evanston Police Department said.

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman is dead after being hit by a car in north suburban Evanston on Tuesday night, police said.



Witnesses told police the woman was trying to cross in the 1300 block of Central Street when she was hit. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died.



Police said the driver stayed at the scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.



The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Rabia Ahmad of Lincolnwood.



Evanston Police Traffic Bureau asked anyone with information to contact them at 847-866-5079 or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637), and start your message with "EPDTIP."

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