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Rolling Meadows Pedestrian, 70, Dies After Algonquin Road Crash

Police describe a cooperative driver during an ongoing investigation with no charges filed.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the victim as William Capozzielli, 70, who died after being struck by a vehicle in Rolling Meadows.
  • Police say they were called about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday to Algonquin Road near Meadowbrook Industrial Court for a report of a pedestrian hit by a car.
  • Officers found a man in the roadway, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries before later dying.
  • The Rolling Meadows Fire Department reported being on scene around 10:10 a.m., and at least one person was transported in critical condition.
  • Algonquin Road lanes between Barker and New Wilke were closed for hours during the investigation as officials confirmed the driver is cooperating and no charges have been filed.