Executive Summary
- A fatal crash on November 3 in Zion, Illinois, resulted in the death of pedestrian Darren Lucas, 59.
- Police report the driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and called 911.
- Authorities are now investigating a social media video that has surfaced which may be related to the incident.
ZION, Ill. – Authorities in Zion are investigating a video circulating on social media that may be connected to a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred earlier this month. The incident, which resulted in the death of a 59-year-old man, took place on Monday, November 3, at approximately 5:46 p.m.
The collision happened at the intersection of Sheridan Road and 33rd Street, according to the Zion Police Department. Investigators reported that the driver of a 2015 Ford Edge struck a pedestrian, who was later identified as 59-year-old Darren Lucas. Mr. Lucas was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police officials confirmed that the driver of the Ford Edge remained at the location following the crash and immediately contacted 911 for assistance. The investigation took a new turn on November 7, when police became aware of the social media video potentially related to the incident.
In a statement, the department noted that detectives are actively pursuing leads to determine the video’s authenticity and its relevance to the case. The investigation into the crash and the video remains ongoing.