Man charged in deadly NW Side hit-and-run last February: CPD

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:09PM
Man charged in deadly NW Side hit-and-run: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man has been charged in a deadly hit-and-run last February in Avondale, Chicago police said Wednesday.

Daron Lipscomb, 31, is facing several charges including reckless homicide.

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The crash occurred on February 20 in the 3500-block of North Elston Avenue.

Police said Lipscomb was driving when he blew a red light and slammed into another vehicle.

The hit-and-run killed 25-year-old Ali Abdullah and left another person seriously hurt.

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