Driver Livestreaming on TikTok Hits and Kills Man: Outrage and Calls for Stricter Enforcement
On Monday evening, a 59-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Zion, Illinois. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Following the incident, a video surfaced appearing to show the driver live-streaming on TikTok at the time of the crash. Police are now investigating the video and the circumstances surrounding the incident, as the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) continues its reconstruction and investigation.
John Q. Hosedrinker