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Chicago police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a woman Tuesday night.
The fatal incident occurred around 10:01 p.m. in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Officers responded to the 2100 block of East 83rd Street following reports of a person down.
Upon arrival, police discovered a 32-year-old woman lying unresponsive in the roadway.
First responders quickly transported the victim to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Medical staff later pronounced the woman dead at the hospital.
Investigators believe a vehicle struck her and then accelerated away without stopping to render aid.
No description of the vehicle or the driver has been released by authorities at this time.
The Chicago Police Major Accident Investigation Unit is currently leading the search for the suspect.
No one is in custody, and the identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification.
Traffic Safety in South Chicago
The South Chicago neighborhood has seen a concerning rise in pedestrian-related incidents over the last year.
Residents have frequently voiced concerns about speeding and a lack of visible crosswalks near the 83rd Street corridor.
This specific stretch of East 83rd Street is known for heavy evening traffic as drivers transit between Stony Island Avenue and the lakefront.
Just last month, a similar non-fatal hit-and-run occurred only blocks away, leaving a cyclist injured.
Community activists continue to push for “Vision Zero” improvements, including better street lighting and speed cameras.
Data from the city shows that South Side neighborhoods often experience a higher rate of hit-and-run fatalities compared to the North Side.
Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses to identify the make and model of the car involved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashboard camera footage to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit immediately.
