A 68-year-old woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on Chicago's South Side when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert seeking assistance to locate the driver of the white pickup truck involved in the fatal accident, which occurred yesterday at 4:51 PM on the 4300 block of S Pulaski Road.
The vehicle in question, possibly a Ford F150 or a RAM 1500, was last seen heading north on Pulaski Road, according to Chicago Police Department's alert. Police are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward as they conduct investigations to identify and apprehend the perpetrator of the crime.
The details surrounding the incident are limited, but the callous departure of the offending vehicle from the scene has marked yet another grim tally in the city's ongoing battle with hit-and-run accidents, which not only shatter families but also create a pervasive sense of insecurity among the city’s pedestrians.
Authorities are urging anyone who might have information about the white pickup truck or its driver to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit.
The Chicago Police Department has not yet released further details about the victim or the circumstances that led to her untimely death.
