4 hospitalized after being struck by hit-and-run driver near Guaranteed Rate Field
Officials say that four people have been hospitalized after they were struck by a hit-and-run driver near Guaranteed Rate Field prior to Tuesday's game between the White Sox and Texas Rangers.
According to Chicago police, a driver was traveling eastbound on 35th Street at approximately 6:23 p.m. when he struck four people with a silver sedan. The driver then fled the scene, police said.
A 51-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man, both of whom were hit by the vehicle, were taken to area hospitals in critical condition, police said.
A 24-year-old man was also struck, and was transported in fair condition.
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A fourth victim apparently clung to the hood of the car as it fled onto the Dan Ryan, and was later transported in red (serious-to-critical) condition, per Chicago fire officials.
Three additional individuals from the car were also hospitalized in unknown condition.
Per Illinois state police one of the transports from Ryan was clinging to vehicle after 35th street crash. That person transported red from Ryan others transported yellow. Total count from both locations is 8 four were pedestrians. pic.twitter.com/lVb89gmvju — Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) June 21, 2023
According to Total Traffic, all local outbound lanes were closed because of the collision, though they have since reopened.
Illinois State Police have shut down the local lanes of the expressway on the outbound side and have shutdown multiple exit ramps near the ballpark.
The White Sox are playing the Texas Rangers in the second game of a three-game series Tuesday night at the ballpark.
We will update this story with new details as they become available.
Source: NBC Chicago
