Chicago Police Department
CHICAGO – Police are seeking the driver of a car that hit and seriously injured a bicyclist Tuesday afternoon on Chicago’s Near West Side, police said.
What we know:
The collision happened around 4:35 p.m. at the intersection of Damen Avenue and Van Buren Street, when a red 2010 Ford Fusion with Illinois license plate BN 64959 struck the northbound cyclist and then fled the scene, according to Chicago police.
The bicyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
What you can do:
Police are asking anyone who spots the vehicle or has information about the driver to call the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, referencing case number JJ468724.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.
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