CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - We have more information on the driver involved in a fatal crash in River North Thursday.
The driver behind the wheel was reportedly an off-duty CPD officer.
The crash happened near State and Kinzie at around 12:30 a.m.
Police said the driver was "on her phone" when she lost control of the car and jumped a curb, hitting and killing a 56-year-old woman who was standing on the sidewalk.
The driver received four citations for failing to reduce speed, failing to keep in a lane, negligent driving and driving while using a cell phone.
WBBM has reached out to CPD for comment.
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