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Woman, 45, Critically Injured in West Side Hit-and-Run Involving Maroon Car

The Major Accidents Unit is investigating, with reports differing on the neighborhood.

Overview

  • The collision on the 3100 block of West Franklin Boulevard Monday night left the pedestrian in critical condition at Mount Sinai Hospital.
  • Police say a maroon vehicle struck her and the driver kept going.
  • Investigators reported she was walking northbound when an eastbound car hit her.
  • Detectives in the Chicago Police Department’s Major Accidents Unit are leading the case.
  • News accounts identify the area as East Garfield Park or Humboldt Park, showing early confusion over neighborhood boundaries.