AURORA | A 61-year-old Aurora woman was killed Tuesday morning when she was struck by a van on South Havana Street.
The crash happened at about 6:20 a.m. a few yards north of the intersection of Havana and East Mexico Avenue.
Police said Rebecca Ramirez, 39, of Aurora, was driving a 1983 Chevy Van north on Havana when she drove through a green light at Mexico.
About 12 to 15 feet north of the intersection, the van hit Carmen Vasquez-Rios, who was crossing the street.
When police arrived, Vasquez-Rios was laying in the street. She died later at an area hospital.
Police said in a statement that investigators believe the darkness, Vasquez-Rios’ dark clothing and her failure to use the crosswalk contributed to the accident.
Ramirez will not be charged, police said.
I'm glad she won't be charged. Only stupid people with a death-wish walk on a Green Light when it's Dark with Dark Clothes on!
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