**Deadly Car Accident in Zion, Illinois Possibly Caught on TikTok Livestream**
Police in Zion, Illinois are investigating a tragic car accident that may have been recorded during a TikTok livestream. The crash occurred on November 3 around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Sheridan Road and 33rd Street in this Chicago suburb.
According to TMZ, a 43-year-old woman was driving a 2015 Ford Edge when she struck 59-year-old Darren Lucas as he was crossing the road. Emergency responders rushed Lucas to Vista East Medical Center, but despite their efforts, doctors were unable to save him. Medical examiners later confirmed that he died from the severe injuries sustained in the collision.
**Possible Livestream Footage Surfaces**
Days after the accident, a video began circulating online showing a TikTok user named Tea_Tyme_3 seemingly filming herself while driving. In the clip, viewers heard a loud bang, followed by the driver screaming, “F***, f***, f***. I just hit somebody.” Just before the video abruptly ended, someone who sounded like a child asked, “What was that?”
**Investigation Details and Eyewitness Accounts**
Fortunately, the woman stopped immediately after the crash and called 911. She cooperated with police upon their arrival. Lt. Paul Kehrli of the Zion Police Department stated that there is no indication that alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident.
Authorities are now working to verify the authenticity of the livestream video. An anonymous Reddit user claimed they were watching the livestream when the crash occurred and described feeling shocked by the driver’s distracted behavior. According to this witness, the driver “wasn’t paying attention to the road because she was reading comments and grinning at her phone.” The user added, “A man died because she wanted attention from a livestream.”
**Remembering Darren Lucas**
Lucas worked at Torres Fresh Market, a grocery store located just across the street from where the accident happened. His son-in-law, Chris King, spoke about the emotional toll the tragedy has taken on the family.
“We are trying to find our ways to live, without someone we cherished so much,” King told the Lake and McHenry County Scanner. He also expressed sympathy for the driver, saying the family would “continue to pray for what the driver must be going through.”
**Current Status of the Case**
Following the video’s viral spread, the TikTok account involved was switched to private, with changes made to the username and removal of location details from the bio.
The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office says they are aware of the video but cannot provide additional information at this time due to the ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made yet. The Zion Police Department, along with the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team, continues to work on the case.
**A Sobering Reminder**
This heartbreaking incident highlights a growing concern over distracted driving and young drivers causing fatal accidents shortly after obtaining their licenses. It serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of staying focused behind the wheel and the devastating consequences that can result from momentary distractions.
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