Woman critically injured in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver at Ridgeland Avenue and Volmer Road in Matteson, Illinois
Woman critically injured in Matteson hit-and-run
The driver of the vehicle, a man between 20-40 years old, initially stopped but then fled the scene, police said. He was driving a maroon Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, older model, "boxy" style vehicle, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Matteson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (708) 748-5931.
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