Woman on sidewalk killed after driver strikes curb in Lawndale, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman died after being hit by a car on the city's West Side early Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.

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The crash happened at about 4:15 a.m. in the 1300-block of South Lawndale Avenue, according to police.

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A 21-year-old woman was driving an Acura MDX north through an alley. Police said she made a left turn to go west on 13th Street when the car hit a curb and went onto the sidewalk.

The driver allegedly struck a 25-year-old woman, who was walking, police said.

The 25-year-old was rushed to the hospital, where she died.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified her as Keyana Meeks of Chicago.

The driver was taken to an area hospital for a leg injury. She was placed into custody. Charges are pending.