The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert following a serious hit-and-run traffic crash in the 008th District, where a young pedestrian was struck and seriously injured. The incident, which took place in the early morning hours of Saturday, has prompted the authorities to seek the public's assistance in gathering information that could lead to the apprehension of the driver responsible.
The hit and run occurred on the 7600 block of S. Cicero Avenue around 1:20 am in the West Lawn neighborhood, leaving a 19-year-old victim in serious condition. Police are now working to piece together the events that led up to the crash, and are asking any witnesses with knowledge to come forward. They are especially interested in any dash cam footage that motorists might have, and are urging anyone with information to directly dial 9-1-1, but to never approach the subject(s) of the vehicle involved.
As of now, details about the vehicle remain scarce, with no description available to aid in the search. The Chicago Police Department has made a deliberate call for the community's help, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in such cases. The department has not provided any further information on the status of the injured pedestrian, but the nature of the alert suggests that the injuries sustained are significant.
