Aurora Police Look To ID Fleeing Driver In Crash With Pedestrian

AURORA, IL — Aurora police are asking for the public's help identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian in the early morning hours of Feb. 23.

A pedestrian was crossing the Indian Trail Road bridge from north to south between Route 25 and Route 31 when they were struck by what was described as a white Toyota sedan reportedly driven by a woman with blond hair, according to a news release.

The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. The person has since been discharged and is recovering at home, police said.

"Despite a thorough investigation, including review of nearby surveillance cameras, no leads have been identified," officials wrote in the release. "The Aurora Police Department is now turning to the community for assistance."

Anyone with information about the incident or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact the department's traffic division at 630-256-5330 or TrafficDiv@aurora.il.us.

"Your assistance can help bring closure to the victim and ensure accountability in this case," officials said.