Man hit, killed in Rogers Park; Chicago police searching for SUV involved

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Friday, August 8, 2025
Chicago police investigating deadly hit-and-runs

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An SUV hit and killed a pedestrian before driving away Wednesday night on Chicago's North Side, Chicago police said Friday in a crime alert.

A dark gray 2018 Buick Encore hit the pedestrian in the roadway in the 1400-block of West Estes Avenue in Rogers Park about 7:30 p.m., police said.

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The vehicle has an Illinois license plate that reads CQ19696, CPD said.

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Police said the person killed was a 46-year-old man. He was found with head wounds, CPD said.

Anyone with information on the fatal hit-and-run crash is asked to call the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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