Boy, 7, struck by hit-and-run driver in Humboldt Park and critically injured

7-year-old struck by SUV in Humboldt Park, in critical condition

A 7-year-old boy was critically hurt in a crash Thursday evening in Humboldt Park.

CHICAGO - A 7-year-old boy was critically hurt Thursday evening when a driver struck him in Humboldt Park and did not stop.

The child was struck by a northbound SUV near the intersection of Iowa Street and Hamlin Avenue around 6:30 p.m., Chicago police and fire officials said.

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He was transported with a leg injury to Stroger Hospital in critical but stable condition, police and fire officials said.

The Major Accidents Investigation Unit was investigating. Police reported no arrests and did not release a description of the wanted vehicle or driver.

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