Winnetka crash: Sediqeh Samadi identified as 1 of 2 pedestrians killed, infant critically injured at Church Road, Meadow Road
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WINNETKA, Ill. (WLS) — Officials have identified one of the two women killed in a north suburban car crash on Friday.

The community is in mourning after the tragic crash.

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The crash happened around 6 p.m. Friday near Church Road and Meadow Road in Winnetka, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said.

Two female pedestrians were in the roadway with a child in a stroller when a vehicle hit them, the sheriff’s office said. Both women died, officials said. The child was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

On Saturday, one of the victims was identified as Sediqeh Samadi, 37, by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Officials haven’t said if or how the deceased women and the injured infant are related.

I’ve been living here for 19 years and never ever seen something like this happen, beyond tragic.

David Elewany, Winnetka resident.

The driver of the vehicle and a passenger were also taken to a hospital in good condition, officials said.

Symbols of love grew Saturday as neighbors in the the grief-stricken Winnetka community grapple with their loss.

“I’ve been living here for 19 years and never ever seen something like this happen, beyond tragic,” resident David Elewany said. “The whole neighborhood was really upset by it.”

Some residents said they heard sirens then silence after the crash happened.

“They seem to stop right here, and I did go off the road to check it out, and I knew I did there’s something really bad had happened,” Elewany said.

Investigators looking into the crash said there is no indication of foul play, although it’s still unclear if driver error or a mechanical or medical issue caused the crash.

Authorities said their investigation into the crash is continuing as they encourage anyone with any information about the tragedy to contact them.

No further information was immediately available.

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