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Woman, 44, killed in hit-and-run crash on Chicago's West Side

By Will Hager and Lauren Westphal
Updated  January 7, 2026 6:51pm CST
West Garfield Park
FOX 32 Chicago
Woman critically hurt in possible hit-and-run on Chicago's West Side

Woman critically hurt in possible hit-and-run on Chicago's West Side

A woman was struck by a car and critically injured early Wednesday in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.

The Brief

    • A 44-year-old woman, later identified as Samantha Bragg, was struck by a vehicle in West Garfield Park early Wednesday and later died from her injuries.
    • The hit-and-run happened around 1:39 a.m. in the 3900 block of West 5th Avenue; the driver fled, and the victim was found lying in the street.
    • CPD’s Major Accident unit is investigating and asking the public for information, with a reward of up to $1,000 offered.

CHICAGO - A woman was struck by a car and critically injured early Wednesday in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood. The victim later died from her injuries and was identified as Samantha Bragg.

What we know:

Around 1:39 a.m., a vehicle struck a 44-year-old woman and fled the scene in the 3900 block of West 5th Avenue. Officers found the victim lying in the middle of the street with several injuries, according to Chicago police.

Paramedics treated the woman at the scene and took her to Mount Sinai Hospital where she was listed in critical condition.

CPD's Major Accident unit is investigating.

Samantha Bragg | Cook County Crime Stoppers

Police are asking anyone with information or video of the hit-and-run crash to contact detectives at (312) 745-4521 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDtip.com using reference RD# JJ302688.

Cook County Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

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

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