Daughter of Waukegan grandmother fatally struck by hit-and-run vehicle in Winthrop Harbor offers $5K reward, asks suspect to come forward

The daughter of Shanna White, 50, who was the mother and grandmother fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Winthrop Harbor last week, said her family is “hurting and devastated” and is asking the suspect to come forward. | Background Photo: Woo-Sung Shim / Lake and McHenry County Scanner; Inset Photo: Provided

The daughter of a Waukegan mother and grandmother who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Winthrop Harbor said her family is “hurting and devastated” and is asking the suspect to come forward.

Shanna White, 50, of Waukegan, was hit by a vehicle while walking on Sheridan Road between 14th Street and 16th Street in Winthrop Harbor around 11:10 p.m. on February 26.

The driver and vehicle involved in the crash fled the scene.

Police investigate a crash where a vehicle fatally hit 50-year-old Shanna White and fled the scene on Sheridan Road north of 16th Street in Winthrop Harbor on February 26. | Photo: Woo-Sung Shim / Lake and McHenry County Scanner

Paramedics with the Winthrop Harbor Fire Department rushed White to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, where she was pronounced dead.

Police believe the suspect continued driving northbound after hitting White.

It’s currently unclear if a suspect has been identified, but Winthrop Harbor Police are expected to provide an update on the investigation by next week.

The woman’s daughter, Shaeve White, told Lake & McHenry County Scanner that her family is still “hurting and devastated by this,” adding that they are still in shock at what happened.

Shaeve believes her mother was walking to the La Villa Motel, which is just down the road from where she was hit. She said that her mother frequently walks.

Funeral arrangements have been made for Shanna White, 50 (bottom left), the mother and grandmother who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle on Sheridan Road north of 16th Street in Winthrop Harbor on February 26. | Provided Photo

“Everyone knew my mom. She was from here, she was very well known,” Shaeve said. “My mom left behind 5 kids and multiple grandchildren, left behind a mom, aunt, cousins, sisters, brothers,” she added.

“I’m just hoping they find this person and we can just get some type of justice served,” Shaeve said.

Shaeve said she is offering a $5,000 reward for those who come forward with information leading to an arrest.

Shaeve is also asking the person who hit her mom to come forward and explain the circumstances.

Funeral arrangements have been made for Shanna White, 50 (bottom right), the mother and grandmother who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle on Sheridan Road north of 16th Street in Winthrop Harbor on February 26. | Provided Photo

“Explain yourself, tell us the story of what really happened that night,” she said.

A funeral for Shanna is scheduled for next Tuesday.

The crash remains under investigation by the Winthrop Harbor Police Department and the Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) of Lake County.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information on the incident to contact the Winthrop Harbor Police Department at 847-872-2131.