Silvestre Garcia, was arrested after he was identified as the driver of a silver Chrysler that struck and killed a pedestrian in the 4200 block of W. Ogden Ave. This crash occurred on December 24, 2015 at approximately 9:50 p.m. Garcia was traveling westbound on Ogden when he struck a pregnant female who was crossing Ogden Avenue northbound. The 26- year-old female victim was taken to Mt. Sinai in critical condition where she delivered a premature baby. The baby is listed in stable condition but the mother was ultimately pronounced. Garcia was charged accordingly. No further information available at this time.

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