Woman, 74, Fatally Hit By Car While Crossing Farnsworth Avenue: Aurora Police

AURORA, IL — A 74-year-old woman died Wednesday evening after she was hit by a car while crossing Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora police said.

Officers were dispatched at about 6:11 p.m. to Farnsworth Avenue just south of the intersection with Indian Avenue, where the first-arriving officer found the woman unresponsive and began performing CPR. Paramedics brought her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 6:58 p.m., according to a news release.

Investigators determined a Chrysler 200 sedan was driving north on Farnsworth Avenue when it hit the woman, who was crossing from west to east, police said.

The Kane County Coroner's Office will conduct an autopsy on the woman to determine her cause of death. Aurora police said the office will release her identity at a later time.

The driver involved in the crash was hospitalized with minor injuries.

The road was closed for several hours while investigators worked. Members of the Aurora Emergency Management Agency helped with traffic control and scene lighting.

"Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones as they cope with this sudden and tragic loss," Chief Matt Thomas said in a statement. "This time of year, many of us are driving or walking home after dark. We encourage everyone to give themselves a little extra time and stay alert when visibility is limited."