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Driver in custody after hitting pedestrian on Chicago sidewalk

By Will Hager
Published  April 3, 2026 5:40am CDT
Austin
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A woman was seriously hurt after being struck by a car on the West Side. 
    • The driver was trying to turn around when he hit her on the sidewalk. 
    • He was taken into custody and charges are pending.

CHICAGO - A 44-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a car Thursday night on Chicago’s West Side.

What we know:

The crash happened around 9:07 p.m. in the 5100 block of West Lake Street. Police said a 57-year-old man driving a tan sedan was attempting to turn his vehicle around when he hit the woman as she walked on the sidewalk.

The impact knocked the woman to the ground, leaving her with head and leg injuries. She was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition.

The driver was taken into custody at the scene and transported to Norwegian Hospital with minor injuries. 

Police said charges are pending.

The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.

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