Pedestrian critically injured in Lincoln Park hit-and-run: police

Chicago police seek driver in Lincoln Park hit-and-run crash

A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Lincoln Park on Sunday morning. The pedestrian was in a crosswalk on Ashland Avenue near Diversey Parkway when he was struck by a white SUV.

CHICAGO - Police are searching for the driver behind a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lincoln Park early Sunday morning.

Chicago police said a 40-year-old man was crossing Ashland Avenue near West Diversey Parkway when he was struck by a white 2009-2014 Nissan Murano that was traveling southbound.

The victim was transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. He was identified as Jason A. Kardish by the Cook County medical examiner's office.

The driver of the vehicle did not stop. Police said the Kardish was in a crosswalk when he was hit.

The striking vehicle has a moon roof, front-end damage to the hood and a missing Nissan grill, police said.

There is no one in custody. Anyone with information on the driver is asked to contact CPD's Major Accidents unit at (312) 745-4521.

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