A 72-year-old pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a pickup truck in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood on Wednesday evening, according to reports from local authorities. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. when the victim was walking in a crosswalk on the 7300 block of North Clark Street and was struck by an eastbound pickup truck, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. The senior citizen sustained major trauma to the head and was rushed to St. Francis Hospital, where he is currently listed in critical condition.
Chicago Police, as mentioned by Fox32 Chicago, quickly responded to the scene of the traffic crash after receiving a distress call. The driver of the pickup truck, seemingly aware of the gravity of the moment, chose to remain on the scene where they were subsequently issued citations.
There is no additional information available regarding the identity of the man or the specifics of his injuries. "The Major Accidents Investigation Unit were investigating," as stated by the Chicago Tribune.
