Visitation Set For Tuesday For Elgin Woman Killed In Crash

ELGIN, IL – A 47-year-old woman killed in a crash Thursday evening in Elgin has been identified as Kelly Pynakker of Elgin, according to the Kane County Coroner's Office. Authorities responded to the one-vehicle collision at McDonald and Corron roads at about 6:39 p.m. A preliminary investigation shows the crash occurred when the vehicle, which was heading west on McDonald Road, lost control and struck a utility pole, according to information posted on the Elgin Police Department Facebook page.

Pynakker was taken to Presence St. Joseph's Hospital where she was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash, police said. An autopsy performed on Friday revealed she died from multiple injuries, according to the coroner's office news release.

Anyone with information pertinent to the crash is encouraged to call (847) 289-2661 or text 847411 and including ELGINPD at the beginning of the text, along with the message and/or tip information, police said.

Meanwhile, a visitation is scheduled for 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake Street in Roselle, according to Pynakker's obituary. A private burial is planned for the local woman. In lieu of flowers, residents can make donations to the Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. Lafox South in Elgin.

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