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Aurora police investigating hit-and-run that killed pedestrian

A pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles Wednesday night on the east side of Aurora.

In a news release issued early Thursday morning, Aurora police said they responded to a report of a crash about 10 p.m. on Ogden Avenue just west of Long Grove Drive and found a man lying in the roadway. Paramedics attempted to perform lifesaving measures, but the man, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ogden Avenue was between closed between South Frontenac Street and Village Green Drive while investigators reconstructed the crash.

Witnesses told police at least two vehicles struck the man. The driver of the first vehicle pulled into a nearby parking lot and waited to speak to officers, but the other driver fled.

Anyone with information about the crash should call Aurora police at (630) 256-5330. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call

Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000.

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