Chicago woman charged with DUI in crash that killed 76-year-old pedestrian

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Nyamca Tolefree | Chicago police

CHICAGO - A Chicago woman has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 76-year-old man Tuesday night in the Marquette Park neighborhood, police said.

Nyamca Tolefree, 29, faces multiple charges, including one felony count of failure to report an accident resulting in death and one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol. She also received citations for transporting alcohol as a driver, failure to exercise due care and failure to reduce speed.

Fatal DUI hit-and-run

The backstory:

According to Chicago police, Tolefree was driving an SUV northbound in the 7000 block of South Western Avenue around 9:23 p.m. when she struck the man, who was crossing the street. She allegedly fled the scene, but was located and arrested just over an hour llater.

The victim was transported to Christ Hospital with serious injuries and later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released.

Chicago hit-and-run crash leaves man, 75, dead and woman in custody

A 75-year-old man was hit and killed by a car Tuesday night on the city’s South Side and the suspected driver is in custody.

What's next:

Tolefree is scheduled to appear for a detention hearing Friday. Major Accidents detectives are continuing the investigation.