Pedestrian, 36, Killed On Novy Road, 2nd Man Out Of Hospital

BRAIDWOOD, IL — A 36-year-old Braidwood man died Thursday evening when he was run over by a car while walking along Novy Road. A second pedestrian, also hit by the same 2013 Volkswagen, is no longer hospitalized, Grundy County Coroner John Callahan announced.

The crash involving two pedestrians happened around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Novy Road and Coal City Road in Reed Township, authorities said.

Braidwood police said the car was driving southbound on Novy Road when the driver hit the two pedestrians who were walking in the road. Both men were rushed by Braidwood Fire Department ambulances to Morris Hospital. Wayne Biros was pronounced dead at 6:27 p.m., the coroner announced.

An autopsy will take place Saturday.

The second pedestrian's injuries were not life-threatening, authorities said. The second man was later treated and released from Morris Hospital.

Braidwood police said that they do not suspect speed or alcohol was a factor for the driver of the Volkswagen. "We ask that pedestrians utilize marked crosswalks for everyone’s safety, along with reflective clothing," Braidwood's Police Department announced on Facebook.

The deadly crash remains under investigation with the Braidwood Police Department, Callahan's Office and the Illinois State Police, officials said.