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Chicago police seek driver, truck in hit-and-run in Chicago's West Town last month

By Jeramie Bizzle

Updated on: January 18, 2025 / 9:56 AM CST / CBS Chicago

Truck sought in December West Town hit-and-run

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run in West Town last month.

The crash happened just after 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 23.

A woman, 27, was walking southbound across the intersection in the crosswalk at Damen Avenue and Division Street when she was hit by a dark-colored 2016 Ford F-150 XL making a left turn onto Damen Avenue. The truck continued without stopping to render aid.

Chicago Police Department

Police did not provide a description of the driver or a license plate number.

Anyone with information is asked to contact The Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, using reference #JH-553560.

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.