Chicago police seek hit-and-run driver who hit, seriously injured 7-year-old in Woodlawn

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Chicago police are searching for the driver who hit and seriously hurt a 7-year-old pedestrian in the Woodlawn neighborhood earlier this month.

The crash happened on July 4, just before 9 p.m., in the 800 block of East Marquetter Road. 

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene after the crash.

The vehicle was described as a black or dark gray SUV, possibly a four-door Lincoln Corsair, traveling westbound on East Marquette Road. 

Police said the vehicle may have front-right damage. 

Chicago Police Department

Anyone with information is asked to contact Major Accidents at 312-745-4521or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, using reference number JJ321081.

Jeramie Bizzle

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com and Sportskeeda.