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Police Hunt Red Pickup After Fatal Chicago Crosswalk Hit-and-Run

Detectives are using scene video as they work to identify the fleeing driver.

Overview

  • A 65-year-old woman was struck in a marked crosswalk at Belmont and Central in Belmont Cragin around 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
  • Police say a red pickup hit her while traveling south on Central Avenue.
  • The driver did not stop and continued south on Central.
  • The woman was pronounced dead at the scene with no other injuries reported.
  • Police were still searching for the truck early Monday after reviewing scene video of a similar pickup.