Mount Prospect woman killed in two-car crash

Updated: August 25, 2011 5:16PM

A Mount Prospect woman was killed early Thursday in a two-car accident at Sanders Road and Commercial Avenue.

Zofia E. Strzalkowska, 58, who police said worked in Northbrook, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The driver of the second car was taken to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Police said he was treated and released to officers, who are still investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred about 1:35 a.m.

Police said a passenger in the second car was taken to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge where he remained hospitalized Thursday afternoon. Police did not know his condition.

A second passenger refused medical treatment at the scene.

Police said Strzalkowska was apparently turning from westbound Commercial onto southbound Sanders when her car was struck by the second car northbound on Sanders.

Northbrook Police on Thursday were working with the Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office as they continued to investigate the incident.

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