74-year-old woman killed after being struck by vehicle while walking in Aurora

A 74-year-old woman was killed in Aurora after a vehicle struck her as she was crossing an intersection, authorities said.Catherine Pegues was identified by the Kane County Coroner’s Office as the person killed. The office said an autopsy showed the crash caused her death.Police Chief Matt Thomas said the department’s thoughts are with the woman’s loved ones.“This time of year, many of us are driving or walking home after dark,” Thomas said in a news release. “We encourage everyone to give themselves a little extra time and stay alert when visibility is limited.”The crash remains under investigation by the Aurora Police Department, according to a news release. Police haven’t yet reported any charges in connection with the fatal collision.Police responded to the crash around 6:11 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the 500 block of North Farnsworth Avenue near Indian Avenue, according to the release.Pegues was struck by a Chrysler 200 sedan as she was crossing North Farnsworth Avenue, from west to east,