A pedestrian's life was cut short in a hit-and-run incident on Chicago's South Side, and now authorities are calling on the community for assistance. According to WGN-TV, the collision occurred at about 4 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, in the Auburn Park neighborhood.
Chicago police stated that the victim, aged 31, was struck on the 300 block of West 76th Street near South Stewart Avenue in a fatal encounter with a dark-colored SUV. The specific details of the vehicle, including its year and tag number, remain elusive, leaving investigators with few leads to work with. The callousness of the event is further compounded by the fact, that the driver left the scene without offering aid to the fallen pedestrian.
In the effort to surface actionable intelligence, the Chicago Police Department has released an image of the suspected vehicle, hoping that the public might recognize the dark silhouette of the SUV. CBS News Chicago shares that anyone who could offer insight or who might have witnessed the incident is asked to come forward.
Keeping the investigation’s momentum is key, and to facilitate anonymous reporting, tips can be directed to CPD’s Major Accidents Unit at 312-745-4521. Those preferring to remain unnamed have the option, to submit their information online at CDPTIP.com, using reference report #JJ359901. The authorities stress the importance of any lead, no matter how inconsequential it might seem, each could be a step towards justice for a life abruptly ended.
