A woman riding a motorized scooter was killed Saturday after a driver hit her and took off in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, police said. She was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Officers responded to the 2800 block of East 77th Street near Exchange Avenue after the crash, according to ABC7 Chicago. Police told the outlet the striking vehicle drove off, and investigators have not released any description of the car.
Police investigation
Chicago police are investigating the fatal collision and have asked anyone with information or video footage from the area to contact detectives. The hit-and-run comes amid a broader pedestrian-safety problem on Chicago surface streets, a troubling trend tracked by Streetsblog Chicago.
What the law says
Illinois law requires drivers involved in crashes that cause injury or death to stop, provide aid, and report the incident. Under the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-401), failing to report a crash that results in death is a Class 2 felony, and failing to stop immediately can also be charged as a felony. Full statutory details appear in the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Authorities have not released any description of the vehicle or a suspect, ABC7 Chicago reported. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department.
