Youth Dies In Burr Ridge Hit-And-Run Crash: Cops

Burr Ridge IL

07 March, 2022

1:28 PM

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BURR RIDGE, IL — A 16-year-old boy died after being struck Saturday while walking across Route 83, police said Monday. About 9:30 p.m., two drivers struck the pedestrian as he was walking east across Route 83 at Central Avenue, according to a police news release. The boy was taken to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, where he died as a result of his injuries, authorities said. He was not identified. The crash was labeled a hit-and-run. One of the cars was described as a 2014-18 Jeep, which has passenger side front end damage. The other was said to be a dark SUV, possibly a 2013-15 Toyota, which may have front and right side damage. Police are also seeking help identifying a dark Acura SUV with Wisconsin license plates. It was seen leaving the area, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call Burr Ridge police at 630-323-8181. You can send information by texting anonymously to 888-777. Begin your message with the word "TIP," followed by "BRPDCRASH."