Candice Collins Obituary, Chicago, Illinois — Authorities have identified 36-year-old Candice Collins as the woman who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run incident on Interstate 57 late Sunday night, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The fatal incident occurred on the southbound lanes of I-57 near 99th Street and Halsted Street in Chicago, where emergency crews responded after receiving reports of a person lying in the roadway. When first responders arrived, they found Collins suffering from severe injuries. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding Collins’ death remain under investigation by the Illinois State Police, with assistance from the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Fire Department. Authorities are working to determine the events that led to the fatal incident.
According to witness accounts shared with investigators, Collins was reportedly being followed by another vehicle shortly before the crash. Witnesses believe the pursuing vehicle struck her before leaving the area without stopping to provide assistance or notify authorities.
Investigators have not confirmed those witness accounts, and officials have not released additional details about what happened before the collision. It remains unclear whether Collins was inside or outside a vehicle when she was struck.
No suspects have been identified or taken into custody at this time. Illinois State Police continue to gather evidence, review witness statements, and investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspected hit-and-run.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash to contact investigators. Information from the public could help officials determine what happened and identify the driver involved.
The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected as authorities continue their work. Candice Collins’ death has left questions surrounding the circumstances of the incident, while investigators continue seeking answers and working toward accountability.
