Elderly pedestrian hit, critically injured in Evanston, police say

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A vehicle hit and critically injured an elderly pedestrian Thursday morning in north suburban Evanston, police said.

Officers responded about 5:10 a.m. to the area of Main Street and Michigan Avenue and found an elderly man breathing but unresponsive, with an apparent head injury, police said.
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He was taken to St. Francis hospital in critical condition, according to police.

The driver involved stayed on the scene.

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The NORTAF Major Crash Assistance Team is responding to investigate.

Traffic on Main Street is expected to be closed through the morning commute.