A 12-year-old boy heading home with his brother died Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle as the pair crossed a road in Elgin.
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Elgin Police Deputy Chief Bill Wolf said the boy and his 13-year-old brother were crossing Route 20 near McLean Boulevard at about 6:15 p.m. The driver of a vehicle heading eastbound told police he tried to avoid the teen but struck the younger boy.
The victim was taken to Presence St. Joseph Hospital where he later died.
Wolf said no citations had been issued as of 6 a.m. Thursday. He called the incident an accident.
The police chief said the boys lived in an apartment complex near the accident scene.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
Anyone with information about the crash should call the Elgin Police Department Traffic Unit at 847-289-2661.
During this time of grief, the boy's family is battling another hurdle — the cost of funeral expenses.
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Unable to afford the expenses on their own, they are hoping those with the means to donate can help them towards commemorating the 12-year-old's life with a proper burial by visiting their funding page: http://www.gofundme.com/k7ygw8.
