Overview
- Chicago police say a black vehicle ran a traffic signal and struck a man who was crossing the 100‑block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, then fled the scene.
- The injured pedestrian was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is listed in serious condition, with no identity released by authorities.
- Witnesses and early reports described the striking vehicle as a black car or black SUV, but police have not provided a license plate or suspect information.
- Area Three detectives with the Chicago Police Department are investigating the hit-and-run and are seeking evidence such as surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts to identify the driver.
- DuSable Lake Shore Drive is a major downtown route where collisions quickly draw police and media attention, and the ongoing probe could prompt increased patrols or traffic reviews in the area.