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Man, 61, seriously injured in Greater Grand Crossing hit-and-run

Police release surveillance images of suspected vehicle
Sunday, July 18, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 61-year-old man is seriously injured after he was hit by a Jeep while crossing the street Sunday.
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It happened at the corner of East 71st Street and South Martin Luther King Drive in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, just before 2:30 a.m., according to Chicago police.

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Police released surveillance images of the black, 4-door Jeep Renegade fleeing the scene.

Man, 61, seriously injured in Greater Grand Crossing hit-and-run



It reportedly was heading eastbound on 71st St. when the driver blew through a red light, hitting the man, police said.
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They also said the Jeep will have damage to the driver's front amber side reflector.



Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Accident Investigation Unit at (312) 745-4521.
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