Woman, 63, killed in Lincolnwood hit-and-run ID'd; Driver, 18, turns himself in, police say

LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- A hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a woman in north suburban Lincolnwood Sunday night has turned himself in to police.

Police said the 18-year-old male came to the Lincolnwood Police Department accompanied by his attorney Tuesday and admitted to his involvement.
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Marcia D. Morris, 63, of Chicago, was found unresponsive in the roadway in the eastbound lanes of Touhy Avenue between McCormick Blvd. and Town Center Drive just after 9 p.m. Sunday.

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She was transported to Amita Health St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in critical condition, where she died a short time later.

Investigators said the driver is cooperating with the investigation and turned over the vehicle involved in the incident, a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, for evidence processing.
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Due to the ongoing criminal investigation, police have not yet released the driver's identity.



Lincolnwood police said criminal charges are expected, but none have been filed at this time.