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Vanessa Colon, 31, found dead on the side of Central Road in Des Plaines, IL; investigators suspect hit-and-run collision took place

Modified Date: 
Thu, 11/09/2017 - 11:06am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Des Plaines Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run

Treantefeles said there are no lights in that area, and no crosswalk – just a single lane in each direction of Central.

PEDESTRIAN KILLED IN DES PLAINES HIT-AND-RUN

A 31-year-old woman walking along Central Road was struck and killed by a vehicle in northwest suburban Des Plaines.

Des Plaines police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run crash

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (847) 391-5400.

Shortly before 4:00 a.m., a dead body was found lying on the side of Central Road, where no lights or sidewalks are present. The deceased person has been identified as Vanessa Colon, 31, and though no one witnessed the incident, investigation shows that she was the victim of a hit-and-run collision. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who can offer any information is encouraged to contact local police. 

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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Vanessa Colon
Roadway: 
Central Road
City: 
Des Plaines, IL
County: 
Cook County, IL
Area: 
Chicago, IL

Comments

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 12:26am
R.I.P. Sis I love you

Submitted by rita preston on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 3:26pm
Whoever did this need to come forth, a life was taken. Vanessa has two children, one who is my grandson,now left without a father and no mother. Please come forth. Love you Bird R.I.H

Submitted by A FRIEND OF MS ... on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 4:29pm
MAMA COLON(THAT'S WHAT I DO WITH ALL MOTHER'S OF PPL I KNOW) I KNOW IT S DOWN BELOW BUT I WANTED TO GIVE DIRECT CONDOLENCES....  I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT YOU OR HER CHILDREN ARE GOING THROUGH. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS WELL AS HER LIL ONES. THE POLICE WILL FIND THE PERSON. THERE IS TOO MUCH TECHNOLOGY OUT THERE FOR THEM NOT TO FIND THE PERSON. PRAYER REALLY DOES WORK AND I AM GOING TO PRAY EVERYDAY UNTIL HER KILLER IS BROUGHT TO JUSTICE. THIS ALMOST SEEMS UNREAL, THIS HAPPENING TO SOMEONE SO CLOSE TO HOME. I WATCH THE FIRST 48 AND COLD CASE FILES ALL THE TIME I SEE THIS TYPE OF SITUATION IN MORE RURAL AREAS AND THE PERP IS FOUND. MAMA COLON/PRESTON KEEP THE FAITH THAT GOD WILL BRING IRD'S KILLER TO JUSTICE. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO YOU AND HER CHILDREN. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH JESUS NOW.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 6:19pm
How could you just run a person over take their life and just leave them there like and animal to died,how can you live with your self.do the rght thing turn yourself in.

Submitted by FRIEND OF MS VA... on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 4:19pm
I'M ACTUALLY STUNNED AS TO HOW I HADNT HEARD OF A DEAR FRIEND'S PASSING THAT TOOK PLACE RIGHT DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR COMPLEX. WHOM EVER DID THIS YOU WILL PAY AND YOU WILL ANSWER FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE. YOU TOOK A YOUNG WOMAN FROM HER CHILDREN 3DAYS AFTER MOTHER'S DAY. AND FOR WHAT BECAUSE YOU'RE A COWARD. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU MAMA COLON. AS WELL AS THE LIL ONES. YOUR FAMILY HAS SUFFERED AGREAT LOSE. I KNOW PPL SAY THAT ALL THE TIME BUT IT REALLY IS TURE ABOUT VANESSA. I GOT TO MEET HER OVER 10YRS AGOAND WE KEPT LOOSING TOUCH. SHE ALWAYS STAYED A FRIEND IN MY EYES. WE MET WENT ON WALKS TO THE STORE TOGETHER CHILLED AND SHOT THE CRAP SAW YOU UP AT POPEYES WHEN YOU WORKED THERE, HUNG WITH YOU UP THERE COUPLE TIMES. WE SHOT THE CRAP BOUT HOW CRAZY BABY DADDIES ARE. I SAW YOU LAST MONTH COME OUT YOUR APT BLDG AS I WAS WALKING MY DOGS DIDNT GET A CHANCE TO SPEAK YOU RAN BK IN SO QUICK. I MISSED YOU WHEN WE WERE OUT OF TOUCH AND I WILL CONTINUE TO MISS YOU NOW. MUCH LUV GIRL. R.I.P DON'T WORRY THE POLICE WILL GET WHOMEVER IT WAS. MAMA COLON IM SOOOOO UNBELIEVEABLY SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY'S LOST.

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