The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert for the Marquette Park area after a 54-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident. According to a statement released by the CPD, the fatal collision occurred at approximately 5:57 P.M. last Wednesday, near the 6700 block of S Western Ave. CPD's notice described the vehicle involved as a grey or black colored four-door sedan, believed to have been driven by a male offender.
CPD's Major Accident Investigation Unit is actively pursuing leads in the case. Anyone with pertinent information about the hit-and-run is encouraged to provide details that could lead to locating the suspect. The incident, taking place in Chicago’s 8th Police District, has brought forth a discussion on traffic enforcement and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
