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Chicago, IL (May 12, 2026) – A woman suffered critical injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Monday night in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Emergency units responded shortly before 8 p.m. to the intersection of Kedzie Avenue and Franklin Boulevard on the city’s West Side following reports of a pedestrian crash. Authorities said a 45-year-old woman was walking north near the intersection when she was hit by a maroon-colored vehicle traveling east on Franklin Boulevard.
The woman suffered serious head injuries in the collision. She was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition for treatment.
Officials said the driver involved fled the scene following the crash. No description of the driver has been released at this time.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, and more details may be released as they become available.
We are thinking of the injured woman as she receives medical care.
What Investigators Review in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crashes
Pedestrian hit-and-run crashes usually require investigators to gather evidence quickly before traffic patterns and roadway conditions change. Surveillance footage, debris left behind by the vehicle, and witness accounts become key parts of the investigation.
In urban areas, intersections with heavy foot traffic can pose additional risks to pedestrians, especially during evening hours. Visibility, vehicle speed, and traffic signal timing may all be examined to better understand how the collision occurred.
When a driver leaves the scene, investigators look for nearby cameras from businesses, homes, or traffic systems to try to track and identify the vehicle involved. Damage to the suspect vehicle can later help connect it to the crash scene.
