A 38-year-old man has died days after he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by an 81-year-old driver in suburban Palatine.

According to police, the man was struck by the SUV in the first block of northbound Northwest Highway at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The man later died from his injuries on Thursday, according to authorities.

A preliminary investigation and eyewitness testimony indicates the man was wearing dark clothing and entered the curb lane on the northbound side of the roadway. Police said the man was not in a crosswalk when he was hit.

The 81-year-old driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation. No citations have been issued at this time.

The crash remains under investigation by the Palatine Police Department, with the

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