Alfonso Parra, 61, fatally struck by hit-and-run driver just after getting off bus at Mannheim Road and James Place in Melrose Park, Illinois
Modified Date:
Sun, 04/03/2022 - 2:53pmAccident Date:
Friday, April 1, 2022Man killed in Melrose Park hit-and-run; police search for driver
The Melrose Park Police Department's investigation is in full swing as they continue their search for the hit-and-run driver responsible for claiming the life of a west suburban man, who they identified as 61-year-old Alfonso Parra.
Man, 61, killed by hit-and-run driver in Melrose Park
Witnesses told police they saw a dark SUV fleeing the scene after hitting the victim around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Mannheim Road and James Place, according to Melrose Park spokesman Gary Mack.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Alfonso Parra
Roadway:
Mannheim Road and James PlaceCity:
Melrose Park, ILCounty:
Cook County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL