Country Club Hills Woman, 38, ID'ed As Victim Fatally Struck By Car

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — A 38-year-old Country Club Hills woman has been identified as the victim fatally struck by a car early Tuesday in Chicago Heights.

Kathryn Gumbel died after being hit by a car Tuesday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

Police were called at 5:49 a.m. Tuesday to 14th and Green streets, for a report of a pedestrian struck by a car. Police at the scene found the woman with injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle, police said. The woman was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody pending further investigation, police said Tuesday night. Police did not provide any information on the woman's identity.

The investigation is ongoing by the Chicago Heights Police Department accident investigation unit, and members of the South Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team. The Chicago Heights Police Department is asking any individuals with any information to contact the Chicago Heights Police Department Detective Division at (708) 756-6400.