Erin M. Vitale dies in fatal South Elgin car crash
Erin M. Vitale dies in fatal South Elgin car crash
Fatal South Elgin car crash death of Erin M. Vitale
A 46-year-old South Elgin woman, identified as Erin M. Vitale, has died following a single-vehicle collision that occurred in South Elgin on the early morning of Saturday. The incident happened shortly before 2 a.m. The vehicle, a gray 2021 Kia Sorento, left the roadway and collided with multiple objects after crossing Stearns Road while traveling north on Randall Road, according to South Elgin Police preliminary reports. Erin M. Vitale was found unconscious inside the vehicle by responding officers and South Elgin Fire personnel. She was wearing a seat belt but required extrication from the damaged car. The extensive damage included full air bag deployment and engine separation. Vitale was transported to Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin where she was pronounced deceased. The Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team assisted with the investigation at the crash site near the intersection of Randall Road and Stearns Road. The official cause of the fatal South Elgin car crash remains under investigation.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal South Elgin car crash involving Vitale. The 2021 Kia Sorento experienced a loss of control, reportedly crossing Stearns Road before departing the traveled portion of Randall Road. The subsequent impact resulted in damage to a traffic sign, a streetlight pole, an electrical utility pole, and a tree. The deployed airbags and separated engine contributed to the vehicle’s extensive damage. Medical personnel responding to the scene discovered Vitale unconscious within the vehicle. Despite being secured with a seatbelt, she was transported to Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin for treatment. The South Elgin Police Department, with support from the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team, continues to investigate the cause of the fatal South Elgin car crash. Erin M. Vitale had resided in South Elgin. The ongoing investigation into the fatal South Elgin car crash is expected to take time to determine the precise factors involved in this tragic incident.