Plainfield IL: Gianna Lamb died in car accident 12-year-old girl

Gianna Lamb death was a 12-year-old girl from Plainfield, Illinois, who died in a car accident on January 18, 2024. She was hit by a car while running away from another crash near Route 59 and Riverwalk Court, authorities said.

How did Gianna Lamb die?

According to the Plainfield Police Department, the accident happened around 8:36 p.m. on Wednesday night. Gianna Lamb was a passenger in a 2009 Nissan Rogue that was stopped at a stop sign and turning left from Riverwalk Court onto northbound Route 59.

Gianna Lamb quickly exited the Nissan and ran eastbound from the crash, where she was struck by a 2012 Ford Fusion that was driving northbound on Route 59.

Who was Gianna Lamb?

Gianna Lamb was a seventh-grader at Heritage Grove Middle School in Plainfield. She was described by her family and friends as a bright, kind, and loving girl who enjoyed dancing, singing, and playing soccer. 

FAQ

• How old was Gianna Lamb?

Gianna Lamb was 12 years old at the time of her death.

• When and where did Gianna Lamb die?

Gianna Lamb died on January 18, 2024, at Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She was hit by a car while running away from another crash near Route 59 and Riverwalk Court in Plainfield, Illinois.

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