Reward offered after driver argues with man, runs him over, killing him in Morgan Park: officials

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering an award of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in connection with a deadly South Side hit-and-run crash that happened back in November.

Police said the crash happened just after 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the Morgan Park neighborhood's 11700-block of South Marshfield Avenue.

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A 45-year-old man got into an argument with a van's driver before crossing in front of the van to return to his own vehicle, which was parked nearby, police said.

Police said the van's driver then accelerated and hit the victim, who became trapped under the van and was dragged before being run over with both front and rear tires. The driver then fled the scene, heading southbound on Marshfield.

The victim, left lying in the parking lot, was later pronounced dead, police said.

Investigators released an image of a van they are looking for.

Police asked anyone with information to call them at 312-745-4521.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-535-STOP (7867) or going to CPDTIP.com and using reference #JJ493013.

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