URGENT UPDATE: Chicago police are actively searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left two women injured on the city’s South Side. The incident occurred at approximately 11:25 PM on Thursday in the 900-block of W. 79th Street, authorities report.
Investigators say the driver of a gray car ran a red light, colliding with a white SUV. The force of the crash propelled the SUV into an abandoned building. Emergency responders rushed both women in the SUV to University of Chicago Hospital, where they are expected to recover.
The driver of the gray sedan fled the scene before police arrived. Chicago police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. “We need the community’s help to locate this driver,” a police spokesperson stated.
This hit-and-run highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the area. The City of Chicago Building Inspector has been notified regarding the structural safety of the abandoned building involved in the crash.
Authorities confirm that investigations are ongoing, and they are working swiftly to apprehend the suspect. Residents are reminded to report any suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops and as police continue to seek leads in this urgent case.
