Emily Wegleiz Death, Obituary- Authorities have identified the woman who was tragically struck and killed Friday night in Vernon Hills, Illinois, as 30-year-old Emily Wegleiz. The fatal accident occurred in the 900 block of South Milwaukee Avenue as Wegleiz was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of the busy road. Vernon Hills police were called to the scene at around 10:43 p.m., responding to reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.
Officers arrived and immediately began performing lifesaving measures in an effort to revive Wegleiz. Paramedics from the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District soon arrived, but sadly, Wegleiz was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy performed on Monday by the Lake County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Emily Wegleiz died from blunt-force injuries sustained in the crash. The circumstances of the accident are still under investigation, and it remains unclear why Wegleiz was crossing the road at that location, as South Milwaukee Avenue is a busy thoroughfare.
The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when trying to cross high-traffic areas, especially at night when visibility is low. The death of Emily Wegleiz is a heartbreaking loss for her family and the Vernon Hills community. Police continue to investigate the crash, and no further details have been released at this time. This tragedy serves as a reminder to both drivers and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution on the road, particularly in areas where pedestrian traffic may be unexpected.
