Chicago, IL (May 23, 2026) – A pedestrian was injured following a hit-and-run crash on the South Side of Chicago, according to Illinois State Police.
Troopers responded just after 3 a.m. Saturday, May 23, to the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94), where a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The driver left the scene following the collision.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their condition had not been released as of Saturday morning.
Authorities said the 95th St off-ramp from outbound I-94 was closed while the area was investigated. No additional details about the events leading up to the crash were immediately available.
Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the hit-and-run crash in Chicago. We are thinking of the injured pedestrian and wish them a full recovery.
Why Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crashes on Expressways Are Especially Serious
Pedestrian crashes on expressways tend to be severe due to high traffic speeds and limited safe walking access. When a person is on or near a freeway, drivers have very little time to react to unexpected hazards.
Hit-and-run situations can further complicate investigations because key details such as vehicle speed, lane position, and driver behavior are initially unknown. This can slow early understanding of how the collision occurred.
After these incidents, investigators typically rely on roadway surveillance, physical evidence, and witness accounts. These elements help reconstruct the sequence of events and determine how the pedestrian was struck.
