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CHICAGO (WLS) — In a bid for justice, Chicago police have unveiled images of a vehicle sought in connection with the tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl who was riding her scooter. The incident, which also left a 13-year-old girl injured, occurred last month.
The video above is from an earlier report on the incident.
The heartbreaking event took place on March 21 at approximately 8:34 p.m. along the 2800 block of E. 77th Street in the South Shore area, according to police reports.
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Authorities have stated that the teenager was struck by a vehicle that did not stop and fled the scene immediately afterward.
She was later discovered lying on the pavement and was rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital, where she sadly succumbed to her injuries.
She was later identified as Violet D. Harris by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Chicago police said a 13-year-old girl was also hurt in the crash and was taken to a hospital in good condition.
Police have now released images of the vehicle wanted in connection to the crash.
The vehicle is a dark-colored Ford Fusion.
No further information about the vehicle was available.
Chicago police continue to investigate.
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