Pedestrian, 81, Fatally Struck By Car In Lincolnshire: Police

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — An 81-year-old man was struck and killed by a car Tuesday night while walking on Milwaukee Avenue near Knightsbridge Parkway.

The deceased has been identified as Bijan Vaziri, of Lincolnshire, following an autopsy conducted Wednesday by the Lake County Coroner's Office. The preliminary autopsy results indicate Vaziri died from blunt force injuries as a result of the crash.

Police, who responded to the incident at around 5:15 p.m., said immediate lifesaving efforts by first responders and Good Samaritans proved unsuccessful as Vaziri was pronounced dead at the scene.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 58-year-old Prospect Heights resident was traveling southbound on Milwaukee Avenue in his Dodge Durango. Vaziri was attempting to cross the street on foot when he was struck by the car. The driver told police he did not see him.

Police said the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with authorities. Impairment is not suspected to be a contributing factor to the crash at this time, according to police. The driver submitted to chemical testing with results pending.

Milwaukee Avenue was temporarily closed in both directions for scene reconstruction and evidence collection. The Lincolnshire Police Department is working in conjunction with the Major Crash Assistance Team on the investigation.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has additional information to call 847-883-9900.