Pedestrian critically hurt in hit-and-run crash on Southwest Side, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 61-year-old man was in critical condition after being hit by a driver on Thursday, Chicago police said.

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The crime happened at about 5:05 a.m. in the 4400 block of S. Lavergne Avenue, police said.

The victim was outside an alley when he was struck by a "known" driver, police said.

The man was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

CPD said the suspect ran off on foot.

Chicago police said nobody is in custody.

No other information regarding the crash was available.

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