Illinois State Police Seeks Public’s Assistance in Fatal Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026
CHICAGO – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting the public’s assistance in a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred early Friday morning, August 28, 2026. Anyone who may have witnessed a person standing in front of a red Jeep SUV being hit by a vehicle on northbound I-94 at 47th Street in the local lanes around 2:39 this morning, please call ISP at 847-294-4400. The Jeep was in the center lane of the road, and the driver was outside of the vehicle when they were hit by a separate vehicle that fled the scene.
Anyone with information regarding the crash or who may have dashcam video of the crash, please contact the Illinois State Police Zone 1 at (847) 294-4400 or email at ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.
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