Erik Davis, 19, killed in pedestrian collision on Edens Expressway in Skokie, Illinois
Modified Date:
Wed, 01/27/2016 - 10:35amAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
TEEN RUNNING TO GET HELP ON EDENS EXPRESSWAY FATALLY STRUCK
Erik Davis, of Lansing, Mich., had crossed several lanes of traffic after running out of gas was hit in the northbound lanes near Skokie Boulevard.
A van struck him around 12:45 a.m. The driver stopped and called police, and the victim was transported to Northshore Evanston Hospital, where he died.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Erik Davis
Roadway:
Edens ExpresswayCity:
Skokie, ILCounty:
Cook County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
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