A tragic incident unfolded in Englewood earlier this month when a cyclist was struck by a fleeing car and subsequently passed away due to his injuries. Shaheed Muhammed, a 56-year-old man from southwest suburban Burr Ridge, was biking on July 5th around 2:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of South Halsted Street when he was hit, according to information from the Chicago Sun-Times. Muhammed was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died on Friday at about 8 p.m., with the Cook County medical examiner’s office ruling his death an accident.
Running northbound on Halsted Street at the time of the crash, the suspect’s vehicle was identified as a gray 2014 Audi Q5. The car, which may exhibit signs of front-end damage and a newly-replaced windshield, was seen fleeing the scene without stopping, according to the Chicago Police Department. Struck by the motorist, a search has been initiated for the car involved in the hit-and-run crash that led to Muhammed's ultimate demise. The Illinois license plate of the suspect car is EP 16347, as reported by Fox 32 Chicago.
Chicago Police Department's Major Accidents Unit has taken up the investigation into the incident. The public has been called upon to assist in locating the car and driver responsible. Anyone who holds information regarding the crash, or who might have witnessed any relevant details is urged to contact Major Accidents at 312-745-4521. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted at CPDTIP.com with the reference report "#JJ322010."
