Fatal crash near Church and Butterfield
A 23-year-old woman was killed late Saturday night after her Hyundai sedan was struck while attempting a left turn at the intersection of Butterfield Road and Church Road in Aurora, according to the Aurora Police Department.
Police say the collision occurred at about 10:50 p.m. when the woman, driving west on Butterfield, tried to turn left to head south on Church. An eastbound gray Toyota pickup truck struck the sedan, and first responders transported the woman to Mercy Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.
Suspect identified and charged
The driver of the Toyota was identified as Irven Pinedo, 30, of Aurora. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition, police said. Following the investigation, Pinedo was arrested and charged with multiple felonies and lesser citations.
- Felony charges: five counts of aggravated driving under the influence causing death; five counts of aggravated driving under the influence — third violation; one count of reckless homicide; one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
- Misdemeanor and petty offenses: three counts of driving under the influence and one count of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
- Victim information: The 23-year-old woman's name has not been released; the Kane County Coroner's Office performed an autopsy Monday to determine cause and manner of death.
"This is a tragic incident that has resulted in the loss of a young life, and our thoughts are with the victim's family and loved ones," Chief Matt Thomas said in a statement.
Investigation and community implications
Aurora police described the case as under active investigation and asked anyone with information to contact the Traffic Division. The department’s request for community assistance underscores the ongoing effort to reconstruct events leading to the collision and to determine if additional charges or evidence will follow.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Intersection of Butterfield Road & Church Road, Aurora |
| Time | About 10:50 p.m., Saturday |
| Victim | 23-year-old woman; transported to Mercy Medical Center; later pronounced dead |
| Suspect | Irven Pinedo, 30, of Aurora; in critical condition at hospital; arrested and charged |
How to help the investigation
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Aurora Police Department Traffic Division at (630) 256-5330 or email tips@aurora.il.us. Investigators rely on witness accounts, dash-camera footage and any nearby video to establish a full timeline; community tips can be critical.
The charges filed are severe and reflect both the fatal outcome and the police determination that impairment played a central role. For residents, the case is a stark reminder of the consequences of impaired driving and the continuing work local authorities undertake to keep Aurora streets safe.
