Chicago crime: Nyamca Tolefree charged in crash that killed Patrick Lannom on 71st, Western Avenue ordered detained
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CHICAGO (WLS) — A woman faces charges after she allegedly hit and killed a man in his 70s on the city’s Southwest Side, according to Chicago police.

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The collision occurred on Wednesday at approximately 9:23 p.m. in the 7000-block of South Western Avenue, police reported.

Police stated that a 29-year-old woman was driving a silver SUV northbound on Western when she allegedly hit a man who was in the roadway.

She was identified as Nyamca Tolefree of Chicago.

The man, 76, was rushed to an area hospital, where he died.

Court documents identified him as Patrick Lannom.

Tolefree allegedly drove off, and was arrested about an hour later in the 2700-block of West Columbus Avenue, police said.

She was charged with one felony count of failing to report a deadly accident and other citations for speeding and carrying alcohol.

In court Friday, she was ordered detained.

Court documents said there were multiple unsealed bottles of vodka throughout the vehicle.

Authorities told the court that she has a significant traffic background, including being on court supervision for a 2025 DUI.

A misdemeanor charge for driving under the influence of alcohol was dropped Friday.

She’s next due in court June 4.

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