No charges filed in death of 5-year-old struck by car in St. Charles driveway: ‘tragic accident’

The Brief

  • A 5-year-old boy was accidentally struck and killed by a car driven by a family member on May 27 in St. Charles.
  • Authorities announced no charges would be filed after reviewing evidence and determining no negligence occurred.
  • Police and first responders said the family has cooperated fully, and the community continues to grieve.

KANE COUNTY A 5-year-old boy died last month after being struck by a car in his own driveway in Chicago’s west suburbs, and authorities now say no charges will be filed.

What we know:

The incident happened around 5:09 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, in the 4000 block of Royal Fox Drive in St. Charles. A neighbor was performing CPR on the boy when first responders arrived.

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