Chicago, IL (August 10, 2025) – Early Saturday morning, a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on the city’s Southwest Side. The incident occurred just after 3:20 a.m. in the 5400 block of S Kedzie Ave in the Gage Park neighborhood. Authorities reported that the driver of a gray vehicle was traveling northbound when they ignored a traffic signal and entered the crosswalk, hitting a 22-year-old man.
The victim was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. The driver fled the scene and remains at large, according to Chicago police. Area One detectives are handling the investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Addressing Pedestrian Safety and Hit-and-Run Incidents in Chicago
Pedestrian fatalities, particularly those involving hit-and-run drivers, remain a pressing safety concern in Chicago. Locations like S Kedzie Ave in Gage Park combine significant vehicle traffic with regular pedestrian crossings, creating potential points of conflict when drivers fail to obey traffic controls.
According to Illinois Department of Transportation statistics, pedestrian crashes account for a disproportionate share of severe injury and fatal collisions in urban areas. Hit-and-run incidents are especially troubling, as delayed medical assistance can worsen outcomes.
Improving pedestrian safety in high-risk corridors may involve enhanced crosswalk visibility, pedestrian refuge islands, and stricter enforcement of traffic signal compliance. Public awareness campaigns can also encourage drivers to remain alert in pedestrian-heavy areas and reinforce the moral and legal obligation to remain at the scene of a crash.
For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.
