Woman critically injured in West Side hit-and-run, Chicago police say

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Friday, August 21, 2026 11:10AM
Woman critically injured in West Side hit-and-run: CPD
A woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run on the West Side Thursday night, Chicago police said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run on the West Side Thursday night, Chicago police said.

The incident occurred at about 11:53 p.m. in the 3800-block of West Van Buren Street.

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Officers responded to the scene and found a woman lying in the street with injuries, police said. She was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition.

Investigators said the woman was struck by a vehicle. The Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.

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