Driver cited in Belmont Central hit-and-run crash that killed woman on way home from church

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Miriam Grande was on her approach dwelling from church when she was struck and killed final Thursday night time, her household mentioned.

“She’s one of the best mother we may’ve ever requested for,” mentioned her daughter, Rosio Vargas. “She’s the sweetest, most beneficiant individual I’ve ever identified. And, the actual fact she’s not right here anymore and the way she handed, I suppose, is what hurts essentially the most.”

Individuals who work close by say the girl was seen strolling throughout the road when one other automobile was touring northbound on Austin made a left on Grand earlier than putting the girl.

Her physique landed in entrance of Playas Nayaritas Mexican restaurant, proper within the view of cameras.

“They pulled up, then pulled again somewhat bit after which drove away,” mentioned Luis Tellez, supervisor at Playas Nayaritas. “It is not truthful, you recognize? As a result of, it is a human life.”

Chicago police mentioned a 56-year-old male was cited for failure to render assist, not taking due care to keep away from a pedestrian in a roadway, and working an uninsured motorized vehicle.

The driving force’s identify has not been launched.