Video shows moments before early-morning hit-and-run crash that killed man in Gage Park

CHICAGO (WGN) — A man is dead and an investigation is underway following a hit-and-run crash on the city’s Southwest Side early Saturday morning.

According to the Chicago Police Department, the crash happened just before 3:30 a.m. in the 5400 block of South Kedzie Avenue in Gage Park.

Officers say the victim, a 22-year-old man, was walking in a crosswalk in the area when a gray vehicle heading northbound disregarded a traffic signal and struck him.

WGN has obtained video that shows the victim was crossing the street when he saw the suspect car and tried to move out of the way.

Following the crash, the individual responsible fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Officers said the victim suffered significant injuries in the crash and was later pronounced dead at an area hospital.

Police are now searching for the driver involved in the crash. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the CPD Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.