Chicago crime: Man, 66, critically hurt in downtown hit-and-run crash, police say

Man, 66, critically hurt in downtown Chicago hit-and-run crash, police say

A 66-year-old man was injured when a car hit him in downtown Chicago on Friday night and drove away.

CHICAGO - A 66-year-old man was injured when a car hit him in downtown Chicago on Friday night and drove away.

The crash happened in the 0-100 block of South Michigan Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department.

What we know:

Around 9:40 p.m., the 66-year-old man was in the street trying to get his dog when a white sedan hit him.

The sedan did not stop and continued driving, police said.

The man was knocked to the ground and had head trauma. He was treated by paramedics at the scene and then taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition.

No one is in custody in connection with the hit-and-run.

What we don't know:

Police did not provide further details about the suspect's car.

Major Accident Detectives are investigating.