$1K reward being offered for information in South Side hit-and-run crash that killed 84-year-old man
The victim, 84-year-old Melton Smith, was left in the street. He was taken to a hospital, and died a month later.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's now a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest after a deadly hit-and-run on Chicago's South Side.
It happened on July 24, just before 1 p.m.
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An unknown silver SUV hit a man in the 3300-block of South King Drive in the city's Douglas neighborhood.
The victim, 84-year-old Melton Smith, was left in the street. He was taken to a hospital, and died a month later.
Police previously said he was 83 years old.
Police said the suspect vehicle was possibly a Mercedes, BMW or a Lexus. The vehicle may have front-end damage and a broken headlight.
Call the Cook County Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-535-STOP with any information. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
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