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Pedestrian injured after vehicle crashes into Crest Hill grocery store: cops

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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that crashed into a Crest Hill grocery store on Tuesday, police said.

The pedestrian, who is in his 50s, suffered injuries, that are not considered life threatening, in the crash Food 4 Less, located at 1701 N. Larkin Ave, according to a statement from Crest Hill Police Department.

The pedestrian was taken to Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet for treatment.

The driver of the vehicle is a man in his 60s, police said. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to the same hospital as well.

“The driver cooperated with the investigation and consented to a blood withdrawal which will be submitted to the crime lab for analysis,” police said.

The investigation of the crash remains open.

Food 4 Less will be closed until the building inspector can ensure the structural integrity of the building is safe, police said.

Felix Sarver

Felix Sarver

Felix Sarver covers crime and courts for The Herald-News