Pedestrian Struck on Dempster Street in Niles as Police Close Lanes

Overview

• Niles police report a vehicle hit a pedestrian around 8 a.m. Sunday in the 7600 block of Dempster Street.
• All eastbound and westbound lanes of Dempster are closed between Ozark Street and Ottawa Avenue during the investigation.
• Ozark Street is shut between Dempster Street and Crain Street, with detours set up in the area.
• Drivers are being urged to use alternate routes, according to local authorities and media reports.
• Investigators have not disclosed the circumstances of the crash or the condition of those involved.