Alex Hunt, 16, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian collision on Illinois Route 83 in Burr Ridge, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 6:23am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, March 5, 2022

Burr Ridge hit-and-run: Police seek 2 drivers in crash that killed boy, 16, crossing Route 83(link is external)

Police said witnesses described two possible suspect vehicles. One is a dark-colored SUV, possibly a 2014-18 Jeep, with passenger side front end damage. The other vehicle was a dark colored SUV, possible a 2013-15 Toyota, which may have front and right side damage.

Search On For 2 Drivers Who Hit, Killed Teenage Boy And Kept Going In Burr Ridge(link is external)

Witnesses said the victim was walking across Route 83 near Central Avenue Saturday night around 9:20 p.m., when two he was first hit by a dark-colored sport-utility vehicle – possibly a Jeep with a model year between 2014 and 2018.

Teen killed in hit-and-run crash in Burr Ridge(link is external)

Investigators also are seeking a dark-colored Acura SUV with Wisconsin license plates.

Burr Ridge hit-and-run: Teen killed crossing Route 83 ID'd, police seek 2 drivers, vehicles(link is external)

Police said witnesses described two possible suspect vehicles. One is a dark-colored SUV, possibly a 2014-18 Jeep, with passenger side front end damage. The other vehicle was a dark colored SUV, possible a 2013-15 Toyota, which may have front and right side damage.

1 of 2 suspects in Burr Ridge hit-and-run crash in which teen killed expected in court(link is external)

Police did not immediately provide any information about the suspect in court and did not say if the other driver has been apprehended.

Bond Set at $50,000 for Woodridge Resident Accused of Fatal Hit and Run at Route 83 and Central Ave Burr Ridge(link is external)

Mejia has been charged with one count of Failure to Report an Accident Involving Death, a Class 1 Felony.

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Alex Hunt
Marvin Mejia

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