A 22-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning after being struck while in a crosswalk in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood. Chicago police say the crash happened in the 5400 block of South Kedzie Avenue just after 3:20 a.m.
Investigators say a gray or silver sedan drove through the intersection against a red light, struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk, then fled. No one is in custody and detectives continue to search for the driver. ABC7 Chicago Chicago Sun-Times
This is a hit-and-run homicide investigation. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide, and Area One detectives and the CPD Major Accident Investigation Unit are handling the case. Authorities are asking anyone with information or dash-cam footage to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference number JJ367808. CBS News Patch
What victims and witnesses should know right now
If you saw anything, recorded video, or drove in the area around 3:20 a.m., your information could be crucial. Preserve any footage and contact police immediately. If you or a family member was struck or otherwise involved, get medical care and keep all records of treatment, even if injuries seem minor at first. These records are essential to any legal claim or wrongful death action. NBC Chicago CBS News
How Walner Law can help
When a life is lost in a hit-and-run, families deserve answers and accountability. Walner Law will move fast to protect your rights and preserve evidence before it disappears. Our team will:
- Coordinate with investigators to secure surveillance and scene evidence.
- Work with reconstruction experts to establish the sequence of events.
- Demand full compensation for funeral costs, loss of support, and the emotional toll on surviving family members.
- Pursue all viable claims aggressively, including insurance and wrongful death suits.
If you have information about the vehicle in this case or you are related to the victim, call Walner Law now. We will help you navigate the investigation, protect your legal rights, and pursue justice on your behalf. Call 312-410-8496 for a free consultation.
