[abc7chicago.com – 2023.02.21] An Evanston business owner was struck and critically injured in a hit-and-run in a crosswalk, which was caught on video.
Yun Park, 53, was crossing Chicago Avenue at Dempster Street at about 6:20 a.m. on Feb. 8 when she was struck by a left-turning vehicle. The entire incident was captured by surveillance cameras.
The driver kept going after she was struck.
Park suffered serious head injuries, and now, almost two weeks later, she continues to need care.
Investigators are asking residents and business owners west and north of the corner of Chicago and Dempster to come forward with more surveillance images.
“Although we do have that video surveillance, we could use more. So it’s really important for the public’s help,” said Evanston police Sgt. Scott Sophier.
Park is well-known in her Evanston neighborhood as the long-time owner of Soapie’s dry cleaning and tailoring, just south of where she was struck.
Police said their investigation was delayed because it wasn’t immediately clear Park had been hit by a vehicle. Police said she was unable to speak, and no witnesses reported a crash. It wasn’t until last weekend, when Park’s family came forward with surveillance video that the search for the driver began.
Police say the vehicle involved is a small to mid-sized white SUV, resembling a Nissan Rogue.
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