Police said the incident occurred about 9:30 p.m. Monday when 59-year-old Eric Ray was hit near the intersection of 79th Street and MLK Drive in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. The driver fled the scene after striking the man.
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Ray was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead, according to CPD. Ray is a resident of suburban Bolingbrook, according to the Cook County Medical examiner's office.
Police do not have a suspect in custody. An investigation is underway.