Police seek driver who seriously injured woman in hit-and-run on South Side – Chicago Tribune

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a 2016 Malibu who struck a female pedestrian while she was crossing the street, leaving her seriously injured.

About 8:40 p.m. Thursday, the pedestrian was attempting to cross 79th Street and East End Avenue when she was hit by a Malibu traveling west on 79th. The vehicle kept going after striking the victim, police said.

The vehicle was described as a light-colored 2013 to 2016 Chevrolet Malibu with Illinois plates. Police said the vehicle has right-side front end, hood and windshield damage. The Malibu also has a long dark mark on the driver-side door.

The Malibu was last seen moving west on 79th toward Stony Island Avenue.

Anyone with information on the accident should contact police.