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One pedestrian killed near 7900 S ASHLAND AVE in Auburn Gresham

A pedestrian was killed after a Saturday early morning hit-and-run collision in Auburn Gresham on June 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM.

The crash occurred near 7900 S ASHLAND AVE, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a traffic light. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry. The police report attributed the cause of the crash to failing to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

A 2016 KIA Soul was heading north. The police report did not have details about the male driver.

A 41-year-old man (pedestrian) was in a crosswalk and wearing contrasting clothing. The police report described him as crossing against the signal; he was killed.

Police were notified at 12:45 AM. This was the 311th injurious crash reported in June 2026, and the 7,423rd injurious crash reported in 2026. It was the 39th fatal crash for 2026.

Where it happened

7900 S ASHLAND AVE

Neighborhood
Auburn Gresham
Nearest streets
S ASHLAND AVE· W 79TH ST

Street view: 41.7503° N, 87.6636° W

2 people and 1 vehicle

2016 KIA Soul
Vehicle type
PASSENGER
Maneuver
STRAIGHT AHEAD
Travel direction
N
First contact point
FRONT-LEFT-CORNER
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: unknown age male Uninjured
Pedestrian: 41-year-old man Killed
Action
CROSSING - AGAINST SIGNAL
Location
IN CROSSWALK
Visibility
CONTRASTING CLOTHING
Hospital
CHRIST

Reported Conditions

Crash type
PEDESTRIAN
Primary cause
FAILING TO REDUCE SPEED TO AVOID CRASH
Secondary cause
UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather
CLEAR
Lighting
DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface
DRY
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
NOT DIVIDED
Traffic control
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Speed limit
30 MPH
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