Two Girls Struck in Englewood Hit-and-Run

Victims, ages 6 and 15, were in a crosswalk when a white SUV fled the scene.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 10:06pm

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A 6-year-old girl is in critical condition and a 15-year-old girl is in serious condition after being struck by a white SUV in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago on Friday morning. The vehicle fled the scene after the incident, which occurred around 7:42 a.m. in the 1700 block of West 69th Street.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians, especially children, are a serious public safety concern in Chicago, which has seen a rise in traffic accidents and fatalities in recent years. This case highlights the need for improved driver education, traffic enforcement, and pedestrian safety measures in the city.

The details

According to police, the two pedestrians were in a crosswalk when they were struck by the westbound white SUV. The 6-year-old girl sustained multiple injuries and was transported to Comer Children's Hospital in critical condition, while the 15-year-old girl suffered scrapes and was taken to the same hospital in serious condition. No other injuries were reported, and the driver of the SUV fled the scene. The Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating the incident.

  • The incident occurred around 7:42 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Comer Children's Hospital

A pediatric hospital in Chicago that treated the two victims of the hit-and-run incident.

Major Accidents Investigation Unit

The police unit investigating the hit-and-run incident in Englewood.

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What’s next

The police are continuing their investigation and searching for the driver of the white SUV who fled the scene.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures and driver accountability in Chicago to protect vulnerable pedestrians, especially children, from such senseless acts of violence.