One pedestrian severely injured near 100 S LAKE SHORE DR NB in Grant Park

A pedestrian was severely injured after a Wednesday night hit-and-run collision in Grant Park on July 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM.

The crash occurred near 100 S LAKE SHORE DR NB, on a divided road. The posted speed limit was 40 mph. There was a traffic light. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry. The police report attributed the cause of the crash to disregarding traffic signals; and, secondarily, to reckless, careless, or aggressive driving.

A 2023 Chrysler 300 was heading north. The police report described the driver, an unknown age person, as disregarding traffic controls/signals. The police report did not have additional details about the driver.

A 31-year-old man (pedestrian) was in a crosswalk. The police report described him as crossing with the signal; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries.

Police were notified at 11:42 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 464th injurious crash reported in July 2026, and the 9,322nd injurious crash reported in 2026.