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A 69-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Chicago police reported that the collision occurred just before 10:00 p.m. in the 4200 block of West Madison Street.
The 69-year-old victim was crossing the roadway when a white sedan struck her.
Following the impact, the driver of the white sedan fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
The collision left the elderly pedestrian suffering from severe traumatic injuries in the street.
Emergency medical responders transported the woman to Mount Sinai Hospital for emergency treatment.
Medical personnel pronounced the 69-year-old woman dead shortly after her arrival at the hospital.
Area Four detectives have opened a formal hit-and-run investigation to identify the driver and locate the suspect vehicle.
Authorities have not yet announced any arrests or released further identifying details about the white sedan.
