56-Year-Old Woman Down After Wednesday Night Hit-and-Run
A shocking hit-and-run crash caught on video Wednesday night has left a 56-year-old woman fighting for her life. The incident happened around 7:50 PM at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Irving Park Road in Chicago’s Northwest Side. The footage, now circulating online, shows a vehicle slamming into the woman and speeding off without stopping.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene and found the woman badly hurt. Paramedics took her to Lutheran General Hospital, where she’s listed in critical condition. Her name hasn’t been released, and police are still tracking down family members. The video doesn’t give a clear look at the car or driver, but it’s enough to show how fast and hard the impact was.
Chicago Police are on the case, asking anyone who was around Austin and Irving Park that night to speak up. Hit-and-runs like this one have been a growing problem in the city, and this crash has neighbors shaken. “It’s scary—you don’t expect this right here,” one local told us.
We’re waiting for more from CPD on the car’s description or any leads. For now, that woman’s in tough shape, and the driver’s still out there. Stay careful on these streets, Chicago, and drop any tips you’ve got in the comments.
