Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in West Chicago

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Sunday morning in West Chicago, authorities said.

West Chicago police said an officer discovered the scene at Route 59 and Lester Street while on routine patrol at about 4:20 a.m.

The pedestrian sustained traumatic injuries and died at the scene, police said.

The driver remained on the scene and was interviewed by West Chicago detectives.

The DuPage County Major Crash Reconstruction Team responded to assist with the ongoing accident investigation.

szalusky@dailyherald.com