Sugar Grove woman, 69, dies in pedestrian-vs.-vehicle crash

A 69-year-old Sugar Grove woman died as a result of being hit by a vehicle, according to a news release from the Kane County Coroner’s Office.

Elaine Zielke died from multiple injuries in a pedestrian versus motor vehicle accident, autopsy results show.

The coroner’s office was called to Ascension Mercy Hospital in Aurora regarding Zielke’s death Oct. 13. The autopsy was performed Oct. 15, according to the release.

The coroner’s office is cooperating with Sugar Grove police in the investigation of the incident, according to the release. The coroner’s office collected toxicology samples and sent them to a forensic laboratory for analysis.

According to Zielke’s obituary notice, a memorial service was held Oct. 27 at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville.