Teen critically hurt in hit-and-run crash on Southwest Side, Chicago police searching for driver

CHICAGO (WLS) — A teen was critically hurt in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday on the city’s Southwest Side.

Chicago police are now searching for a driver.

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The crash happened around 7:41 a.m. in the 3800 block of West 68th Street near Marquette Park, Chicago police said.

A teenager was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. The 16-year-old victim was in critical condition, CPD said.

A vehicle suspected in the crash is a black-colored 2018 GMC Arcadia sport utility vehicle with Illinois license plate “AV51401,” police said.

No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.

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