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A devastating incident unfolded in the quiet village of North Barrington, where a fatal car versus pedestrian crash has left the community in mourning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Traffic Crash Investigators are diligently working to unravel the details of this heartbreaking tragedy.
Details of the Incident
The fatal collision took place at the intersection of Route 22 and Rainbow Road in North Barrington. On the evening of Feb. 27, authorities were alerted to the crash involving a car and a pedestrian. Tragically, a North Barrington resident lost his life in the aftermath of the collision.
According to preliminary reports, a 2013 Ford Explorer driven by a 47-year-old man from Geneva was travelling eastbound on Route 22 in the vicinity of Rainbow Road. The pedestrian, identified as 65-year-old Craig Kizer, was walking on the south shoulder of the road when he was struck by the vehicle. Compounded by the darkness of the unlit stretch of Route 22 and Kizer’s dark clothing, the circumstances of the collision are truly tragic.
Identification of the Deceased
The victim of this fatal incident has been identified as Craig Kizer, a beloved member of the North Barrington community. Following the collision, an autopsy was conducted at the Lake County Coroner’s Office, revealing that Kizer succumbed to blunt force injuries sustained during the tragic event.
Ongoing Investigation
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Unit is currently spearheading the investigation into this harrowing incident. The driver of the Ford Explorer, who emerged unscathed from the collision, promptly contacted emergency services and has been fully cooperative with the authorities.
As the North Barrington community grapples with this profound loss, the quest for answers continues as investigators work tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to the tragic car versus pedestrian crash.
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