CHICAGO — A pedestrian was struck and killed on the Kennedy Wednesday night.
Just before 5:45 p.m., authorities responded to the southbound lanes of the Kennedy between Canfield and Harlem Avenue on the report of a pedestrian struck.
The pedestrian entered the left lane of traffic for unknown reasons and was struck by a vehicle, according to police.
The person was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Debris from the initial crash struck another vehicle as well.
The Kennedy was shut down until shortly before 10 p.m.
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