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Motorist sought in Woodlawn Fourth of July hit-and-run that injured 7-year-old

A child was hit by a dark SUV, which investigators believe to be a four-door Lincoln Corsair, going westbound in the 800 block of East Marquette Road at 8:51 p.m., police said. The driver fled the scene.

By Sun-Times Wire

A 7-year-old was hit and severely injured by a dark SUV about 8:51 p.m. July 4 in the 800 block of East Marquette Road. Police say the driver fled the scene.

Police are looking for a motorist in a Fourth of July hit-and-run that left a 7-year-old child “severely injured,” Chicago police said.

The child was struck by a dark SUV, which investigators believe to be a four-door Lincoln Corsair, traveling westbound in the 800 block of East Marquette Road in Woodlawn at 8:51 p.m., police said. The driver fled the scene.

Police ask anyone with information to call (312) 745-4521.

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