A 68-year-old woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while crossing the street in Austin on Chicago's West Side, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The accident occurred Monday night at approximately 7:57 p.m., in the 5400 block of West North Avenue. According to the police, a westbound sedan struck the woman and did not stop to render aid or provide identification.
The victim suffered lacerations to her face and fractures in her legs, and she was taken to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, where she remains in critical condition. The details of the vehicle involved in this grave incident were shared by the police. They are on the lookout for a grey, four-door sedan, possibly a 2004-2006 Hyundai Sonata with suspected front-end damage, notably on the driver's side, as detailed by NBC Chicago.
Images from the aftermath show the woman's personal effects scattered about the pavement, while detectives on the scene gather and tag evidence. Despite these efforts, no one is currently in custody in connection to the offense. The Chicago Police Major Accident Investigation Unit is spearheading the ongoing investigation into the hit-and-run.
The Chicago Police Department asks that anyone with information pertinent to the accident come forward. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge are encouraged to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit at (312) 745-4521 or to submit an anonymous tip through CPDTIP.com and use reference #JJ160722. This plea for assistance aligns with the overarching challenge of achieving justice for victims while promoting safer streets within the community.
