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Two Girls Struck in West Englewood Crosswalk Hit-and-Run, 6-Year-Old Critical

Police have not released images or details about the white SUV.

Overview

  • Chicago police say the girls, ages 6 and 15, were hit around 7:42–7:45 a.m. Friday in the 1700 block of West 69th Street.
  • Both were taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where the younger child is in critical condition and the teen is listed as serious.
  • Investigators report a white SUV traveling westbound hit the pedestrians in the marked crosswalk and continued west without stopping.
  • The Major Accidents Investigation Unit has opened a case, and no arrests have been announced.
  • Police reported no other injuries at the scene and say the investigation remains active.