Yellow Hummer H2 Hit and Run Chicago

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Evanston, IL- The Evanston Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the driver of a yellow HUMMER H2 who struck and seriously injured a bicyclist.

The driver of a yellow HUMMER H2 struck a Northwestern University student at approximately 9:24 a.m. Feb. 16 at the intersection of Lake St. and Sherman Ave. in Evanston.

Upon impact, the bicyclist was thrown from her bicycle and landed on the ground. Currently, the bicyclist is hospitalized in an Evanston hospital and is reported to be in fair condition recovering from fractures of her leg, pelvis, jaw and palate.

Witness accounts, at the time of this reported incident, provided police with the make, model and color of the striking vehicle. No description of the driver or license plate information was available. In order to further its investigation, the Evanston Police Department Traffic Bureau has requested the office of the Secretary of State to provide a listing of registered yellow HUMMER H2’s. While awaiting a response from the Secretary of State, the Traffic Bureau will continue to canvas of the area in search of other witnesses.

The Evanston Police Department is requesting that any citizen with information, that they believe will lead to the identification of the driver or the yellow HUMMER H2, are asked to call the department at (847) 866-5000.