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18 Aug 2019

18 Aug 19- Community Alert MAIU 9th District 1
On Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at approximately 6:17 p.m., a silver colored, newer model, Jeep Grand Cherokee, turned onto Archer Ave. from Halsted street. While turning onto Archer Ave. the Jeep Grand Cherokee struck two females who were crossing in the crosswalk on Archer Ave. After striking the two females the Jeep Grand Cherokee drove over one of the females before speeding away. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was last seen heading west bound on Archer Ave. from Halsted Street.

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12 Dec 2018

12 DEC 18- Major Accidents Seeking Communicyt Alert Hit and Run JB544495
On Friday, December 7, 2018, at approximately 10:48 p.m., in the 500 block of West Washington, a dark-colored (black or dark grey with a matte finish) Dodge Charger with tinted windows, was traveling eastbound on Washington Boulevard in a reckless manner.  The vehicle traveled through the intersection at Clinton Street, and it struck a 59-year-old pedestrian who was crossing in the east crosswalk. The victim was seriously injured.  The vehicle continued fled eastbound on Washington Boulevard.  The vehicle may also have front-end damage near the passenger side.

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30 Oct 2018
30 Oct 18 - Community Alert - Wanted for Fatal Hit and Run Accident 6th District -(Gresham) NP

On October 30, 2018 at 3:05 a.m., the above vehicles were involved in a hit and run accident which resulted in one fatality. The accident occurred in the 800 block of E. 79th Street (79th & Cottage Grove). A pedestrian was struck and dragged for several blocks. The vehicles fled eastbound from this location. Vehicle # 1 was reported to be a gray Ford Focus and Vehicle # 2 was reported to be a Nissan Altima with front end damage and fractured windshield. Both vehicles have 4-doors.  

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21 Sep 2018

21 Sep 18 - MAIU 17th District pulaski and kennedy update
On Saturday, September 1st, 2018 at about 9:30 p.m., a male pedestrian was struck by an unknown vehicle in the block of 3900 N. Pulaski Road. The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries. The vehicle failed to stop at the scene to render aid and exchange information. A dark colored SUV was reportedly seen passing this location at the time of the impact. This is an area with high volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Service roads in this area allow access north to Irving Park Road and south to enter the Kennedy Expressway, along with an entrance to the CTA Blue Line Train Station. The Chicago Police Department needs the help of the community to solve this Hit and Run.

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