Fatal Hit-and-Run in Chicago Leaves 79-Year-Old Dead

A 79-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the West Side of Chicago on Tuesday night, May 27, 2025, according to Chicago police. The crash happened around 8:27 p.m. at Jackson Boulevard and Western Avenue. "The impact sent both vehicles careening into a pole and a fence," reported Evelyn Holmes of ABC7 Eyewitness News. The 79-year-old driver of the white SUV died at the scene. His 62-year-old passenger was hospitalized. The driver of the dark-colored sedan that caused the accident fled the scene. Police are investigating and asking for the public's help in identifying the hit-and-run driver. The incident highlights the ongoing concerns about traffic safety in Chicago.