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Police Seek Suspect After Fatal Hit-And-Run In Waukegan

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A man was killed by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning in Waukegan.

Waukegan police responded to the scene in the 2400 block of Washington Street around 12:30 a.m. and found the victim in the street in serious condition.

Police said the victim was transported by Waukegan fire officials to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

While the identity has not been released, the victim has been described as a man in his 50s.

Officials believe the offender was driving a black sedan and was traveling, at a high speed, eastbound on Washington Street. According to Waukegan police, witnesses in the area described hearing a "very loud exhaust."

Anyone with information is asked to call the Waukegan Police Department's "Tip-Line" at 847-360-9001.

This is a developing story.

 

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