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Pedestrian Killed as Driver Crashes Into Hillside Walgreens Lot After Multi-Vehicle Collision

Police are investigating whether a medical episode caused the crash.

Overview

  • Around 1 p.m., a driver lost control near Butterfield Road and North Wolf Road in Hillside, authorities said.
  • Officials say the driver struck a police squad car and multiple vehicles before crashing into the Walgreens parking lot in the 4700 block of Butterfield Road.
  • One pedestrian was struck and killed, and several other pedestrians and cars were in the area when the crash happened, according to authorities.
  • Multiple ambulances responded, and aerial video showed three damaged vehicles and debris scattered across the lot.
  • Wolf Road and Butterfield Road were closed for the rest of the day as investigators examined whether a medical emergency contributed to the crash.