7-year-old struck by SUV in Humboldt Park, critically wounded
CHICAGO -- A 7-year-old boy was critically hurt in a crash Thursday evening in Humboldt Park.
The child was struck by an SUV just after 6:30 p.m. at high rate of speed near the intersection of Iowa Street and Hamlin Avenue, Chicago police and fire officials said.
1835 Pedestrian struck by auto. W Iowa / N Hamlin, 7y Male Red to Stroger. Critical but stable condition. Struck by Suv at high rate of speed. CPD investigating.
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He was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition but stabilized, fire officials said.
CPD said the boy had been "in the street" when he was hit, and the vehicle drove away north on Hamlin after the crash.
The boy suffered a leg injury.
Major Accidents is investigating.
ABC7 Chicago contributed to this report.
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