Theft suspect fleeing Elmhurst police fatally struck on I-294

One of two people who ran from a vehicle Elmhurst authorities were pursuing was fatally struck Wednesday in the northbound lane of Interstate 294 in Elmhurst.

Elmhurst officers were pursuing a vehicle wanted in connection with a retail theft at about 9:06 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Illinois State Police, which is investigating the death.

Two suspects fled the vehicle on foot into traffic. A vehicle struck one of the suspects who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to an ISP spokesperson.

Authorities did not release that person’s identity. The investigation is ongoing.

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