Car Runs Over Pedestrian Who Darts Across Jefferson St: Police

JOLIET — A 22-year-old man from Joliet is fighting for his life on Friday after being run over by a vehicle in the 1700 block of West Jefferson Street. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at 4:50 p.m. while running across the city's busiest street.

According to Joliet police detective Sgt. Tizoc Landeros:

Officers responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 1700 block of West Jefferson.

Witnesses and bystanders provided first aid to the victim. The Joliet Fire Department responded and took the victim to Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital with head injuries.

The driver of the sedan remained on the scene and cooperated with officers. Witnesses stated that the victim ran across Jefferson Street, running south bound, through traffic. He was then struck by the sedan, which was traveling westbound in the center turn lane.

Jefferson Street was closed for several hours to allow the traffic reconstructionist to process the scene. No citations have been issued at this time. The Joliet Police Traffic Unit is conducting the investigation.

On Friday night, the victim remained at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in critical but stable condition, Landeros pointed out.