Child Killed in Schaumburg Car Accident

A tragic incident occurred in Schaumburg, Illinois, where a child was struck and killed by a vehicle on Monday evening. Police responded to the scene at the intersection of Algonquin Road and Thoreau Drive around 5:08 p.m. The child, whose identity has not yet been released, was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to injuries shortly after. The intersection remains closed as authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the accident. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during this time. The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed the child's death at 5:42 p.m., but further details have yet to be disclosed.