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Elgin woman who died in crash identified

A woman who died after her car struck a utility pole was identified as Kelly Pynakker of Elgin by the Kane County coroner's office.

Elgin police said the 47-year-old woman was driving west on McDonald Road in Elgin about 6:40 p.m. Thursday when she lost control and struck the pole. She was taken to Presence St. Joseph's Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The coroner's office released her identity Friday afternoon.

Anyone with information on the crash should call Elgin police at (847) 289-2661.

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