Identity Of Pedestrian Killed In Mount Prospect Released

Arlington Heights IL

28 September, 2021

9:37 AM

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MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — The identity of a pedestrian killed Sept. 19 after being struck by an SUV on Algonquin Road (Route 62) near Linneman Road has been released. Police found Jose Bahena, no known current address, lying in the parkway at around 12:05 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to Mount Prospect police. Police are continuing to investigate the crash. The investigation has found that a Chevrolet Trax was traveling eastbound Algonquin Road east of Linneman Road. Driven by a 58-year-old Des Plaines resident, the SUV struck Bahena, who was crossing Algonquin Road near 1449 E. Algonquin Road. The driver of the Chevrolet Trax was not injured as a result of the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any additional information is asked to contact the department's Major Crash Investigation Team at 847-870-5656. RELATED: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By SUV In Mount Prospect Stay Patched In! Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest Arlington Heights newsCheck out the Events Calendar for what's going on in Arlington HeightsLike our Crime page on FacebookPatch Mobile: Get app for iPhone and Android