Woman, 70, killed in Belmont Central hit-and-run crash on way home from church, family says

Miriam Grande posed for a photograph simply final month on her seventieth birthday, weeks earlier than tragedy would strike. Police mentioned she was hit by a automobile and left to die on the pavement.

“She’s the most effective mother we may’ve ever requested for,” mentioned her daughter, Rosio Vargas. “She’s the sweetest, most beneficiant particular person I’ve ever recognized. And, the actual fact she’s not right here anymore and the way she handed, I suppose, is what hurts probably the most.”

It occurred Thursday evening simply after 8 p.m. on Grand and Austin on Chicago’s Northwest Aspect.

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

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

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

Household says she was a half-mile from her dwelling on the Senior Suites Belmont Cragin and had come from church.

“Please, please treasure your mother,” mentioned Linda Grande, the sufferer’s different daughter. “Hug your mother tight as a result of as soon as they’re gone, they’re gone.”

Grande immigrated from El Salvador within the 80s. Her son known as the restaurant from El Salvador.

“He simply known as looking for out some solutions in regards to the final minutes of his mother,” Tellez mentioned. “Nothing that I say will make the woman come again.”

Her household is now planning a house going they did not ask for as they hope the particular person behind the wheel turns themselves in.

“You continue to have an opportunity to do the correct factor,” Vargas mentioned. “And, I do know wherever she is, she forgives you! Similar to we forgive you. As a result of that what my mother needs.”

Tellez mentioned police are in possession of that safety video that exhibits the lethal collision. However, presently, no arrests have been made.