A tragic hit-and-run incident took place in Ukrainian Village on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a 66-year-old woman named Halyan Hudzan. Chicago police are seeking assistance in locating the driver and the SUV involved in the incident.
According to reports, Hudzan was walking southbound in a crosswalk at Chicago Avenue and Oakley when she was struck by a 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at around 8:48 a.m. Witnesses at the scene stated that the SUV stopped at a red light, made a right turn, hit Hudzan, and then proceeded to drive over her before fleeing east on Chicago Avenue, possibly turning north on Damen Avenue.
The vehicle involved in the hit-and-run has been identified with license plate DH30095, which was reported stolen in Old Town on November 24. It is unclear if the owner, residing in the 2300 block of West Grand, has since recovered the vehicle.
The Major Accident Investigation Unit is actively investigating the case and can be reached at 312-745-4521 with reference to case number JJ125483.
This heartbreaking incident underscores the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences of reckless driving. Anyone with information regarding the driver or the whereabouts of the SUV is urged to come forward and assist law enforcement in bringing justice for Halyan Hudzan and her loved ones.
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