Child hit by vehicle in crash near Algonquin Road and Thoreau Drive: Schaumburg police

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WLS) — Schaumburg police said a child died Monday night after being hit by a vehicle in the northern suburbs.

Police said the child was hit near the intersection of Algonquin Road and Thoreau Drive.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for life-threatening injuries but later died, police said.

Police did not immediately provide any identifying information about the child.

Schaumburg police are investigating a fatal crash.

The intersection is closed and drivers are asked to use alternative routes.

It was not immediately clear what led up to the incident or who else was involved.

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