In a freak accident, a 49-year-old Minnesota woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of Wahlburgers in St. Charles last week. The tragedy occurred just prior to a 5th anniversary celebration of Wahlburgers’ opening at the location.
On Sunday, July 27, at approximately 12:58pm, the St. Charles Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the Wahlburgers parking lot in the 800 block of South Randall Road for a traffic crash in which a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
After tending to the victim, identified as Kelly Carlson of Blaine, Minnesota, authorities transported her by ambulance to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as a 20-year-old St. Charles resident and has been fully cooperative throughout the investigation.
Carlson was a devoted fan of St. Charles resident Donnie Wahlberg and his pop group “New Kids On The Block,” prompting Wahlberg to post a tribute to her on his Instagram account.
The St. Charles Police Department is continuing to investigate this traffic crash and is encouraging anyone who might have information to contact the St. Charles Police Department at 630.377.4435.
