Chicago, IL (August 16, 2025) – A 22-year-old woman was injured following a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning on Chicago’s South Side.
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It happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 8100 block of South Halsted Street in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Chicago police said that a white SUV was heading northbound on Halsted when it hit the victim as she was crossing the street.
The driver continued to drive from the scene without stopping to aid the victim. The victim suffered a shoulder injury and cuts to her body. She was taken to Christ Hospital in fair condition.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit. No further details were immediately available, however, as authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family members. We wish her a rapid recovery.
Hit-and-Run Accidents in Illinois
Each year, tens of thousands of individuals suffer injuries due to pedestrian accidents and hit-and-run collisions across the United States, with a significant number of these incidents taking place in Illinois and the greater Chicago area. When a negligent party—such as a driver, train operator, transportation company, or manufacturer—causes serious injury or death, victims and their families may have legal options to pursue accountability and compensation.
Pedestrian accidents often involve complex liability questions, especially in hit-and-run cases where the at-fault party may initially be unknown. Swift legal action can make a difference in identifying responsible parties and preserving critical evidence. Our attorneys act quickly to investigate the facts, coordinate with law enforcement, and pursue every available legal avenue so our clients receive the justice they deserve.
At Ankin Law, our pedestrian accident attorneys have decades of experience helping injured clients in the Chicago area recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other financial and emotional harms. As one of the largest personal injury firms in Illinois, we have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of victims and their loved ones.
Our team includes more than eighty attorneys and legal professionals who collaborate to build strong, evidence-backed claims. We routinely work with highly regarded medical providers, collision investigators, and accident reconstruction professionals to help our clients establish liability and secure full compensation for their losses.
Don’t wait to reach out to our Chicago pedestrian accident attorneys at Ankin Law at 844-600-0000 to learn more about your legal options at this challenging time in your life.
Note: We use outside sources such as news reports, police reports, social media platforms, and first-hand or eyewitness accounts about accidents that happen throughout the state of Illinois. We have not verified any of the facts surrounding this particular accident. Please contact Ankin Law, LLC, if you locate incorrect information in our post. We will correct it immediately or remove a post if requested.
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