Cyclist killed, 2 others hurt in Southwest Side hit-and-run crash

Chicago police say the driver of a red SUV fled the scene after the incident on Easter Sunday.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:56am

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A cyclist was killed and two other women were injured in a hit-and-run crash on the Southwest Side of Chicago early on Easter Sunday morning. According to police, a man driving a red SUV ran a red light and struck the cyclist, then collided with a silver car, before fleeing the scene on foot.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are an ongoing public safety issue in Chicago, with many resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. This incident highlights the need for improved traffic enforcement and safety measures to protect vulnerable road users like cyclists.

The details

Police said the crash happened around 1:20 a.m. in the 6300 block of S. Kedzie Avenue. The driver of the red SUV was heading eastbound when he allegedly ran a red light and struck the cyclist, who was then killed. The SUV then collided with a silver car heading southbound, injuring a 22-year-old woman who was a passenger in the SUV and a 60-year-old woman in the silver car. The driver of the SUV fled the scene on foot before police arrived.

  • The crash occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run crash.

Unidentified driver of red SUV

The driver of the red SUV who allegedly ran a red light, struck the cyclist, and then fled the scene on foot.

22-year-old woman

A passenger in the red SUV who was critically injured in the crash.

60-year-old woman

The driver of the silver car that was struck by the red SUV, who was treated at the scene for injuries.

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What’s next

Chicago police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the driver of the red SUV who fled the scene.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run crash underscores the need for improved road safety measures and stricter enforcement to protect vulnerable road users like cyclists in Chicago neighborhoods. The community is calling for justice and solutions to prevent such senseless loss of life.