A 10-year-old Montgomery boy was tragically killed Thursday when he was hit by a car while crossing Route 30 in Montgomery.
According to police, at around 8:00pm Thursday a vehicle traveling westbound on Route 30 struck the child who was crossing the street (northbound) from a local business in the 1900 block of Baseline in Montgomery. The child, identified as Vincente Poban, age 10, was transported to Rush Copley Hospital and, shortly after arrival, airlifted to Loyola Hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries early Saturday morning.
The accident remains under investigation. Any individuals with eyewitness accounts of the accident are encouraged to come forward and assist authorities. Those with information can contact the Montgomery Investigations Division at 331-212-9059 or by email at investigations@ci.montgomery.il.us.
Route 30 was closed in both directions between Orchard Road and Horseman Trail for several hours, causing significant traffic disruption.
