New Details, Photo Released Of SUV In Fatal Hit-And-Run

CHICAGO — Chicago police have released new information and a photo of a white Chevy Equinox sought in a West Beverly hit-and-run last month that left one man dead and seriously injured another man in a wheelchair.

Around 6:20 p.m. Dec. 30, a 63-year-old man pushing a 56-year-old man in a wheelchair was crossing the street on 95th Street at Ashland Avenue, when both were struck by the Chevy SUV. The older man was pronounced dead on the scene, while the 56-year-old man was transported in serious condition to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Police identified the vehicle as a 2007 white Chevrolet Equinox, bearing an Illinois plate CZ74463. Witnesses describe the driver as an African American man, approximately 5-feet-10-inches to 6-feet tall, 25 to 35 years old, with a slender build. The driver is further described as having a beard and wearing a baseball hat.

After the SUV struck the pedestrians, police said the vehicle continued travelling north on Ashland Avenue. The Chevy Equinox continued dragging the deceased victim, until becoming dislodged from underneath the vehicle in the 8800 block of South Ashland Avenue, police said.

The vehicle was last seen driving northbound in the 7700 block of South Aberdeen Street with its hazard lights flashing. Police also believe the SUV appeared to have sustained damage to the front passenger side fender and hood.

Anyone who may have information about the crash or knows the whereabouts of the Chevy Equinox is asked to call the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521 or submit an anonymous to CPDTips.com.