The woman, whose name has not yet been released, was crossing the street in a crosswalk just before 11 p.m. in the 1200-block of South Independence Boulevard, when a gray 2014 Kia Optima hit her at a high rate of speed, according to CPD.
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The vehicle continued driving north on Independence, and did not stop, police said.
Chicago fire crews took the woman to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where she died.
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Police said the SUV at large has four doors and severe front-end damage on the right side of the vehicle, including a dented hood and broken windshield.
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Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Major Accident Investigation Unit at (312) 745-4521.
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