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Chicago Woman Charged in Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run of 76-Year-Old Pedestrian

Nyamca Tolefree faces felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly striking and killing a man on Chicago's Southwest Side before fleeing the scene.

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Overview

  • Nyamca Tolefree, 29, has been charged with a felony count of failure to report an accident resulting in death and a misdemeanor DUI count.
  • The crash occurred Tuesday night on the 7000 block of South Western Avenue, where Tolefree allegedly struck a 76-year-old man crossing the street.
  • The victim was transported to Christ Hospital with serious injuries and later pronounced dead; his identity has not yet been released.
  • Tolefree fled the scene but was arrested about an hour later on the 2700 block of West Columbus Avenue, according to police.
  • Additional citations include transporting alcohol as a driver, failure to exercise due care, and failure to reduce speed; Tolefree is scheduled for a detention hearing today.