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Chicago Police Release SUV Images in Hit-and-Run That Killed Marcela Herrera

Investigators are appealing for information on a dark Dodge Journey SUV with a broken headlight to identify the driver who fled the scene.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred around 11:20 p.m. on July 19 at South Ashland Avenue and West Cullerton Street when a silver SUV struck 22-year-old Marcela Herrera and seriously injured her fiancé as they walked to dinner.
  • Surveillance stills released Monday show a dark Dodge Journey with front-right damage and a broken headlight believed to have fled the scene.
  • Chicago Police Department’s Major Accidents Investigation Unit has opened an inquiry, made no arrests and continues to gather tips from the public.
  • Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
  • Community members have raised more than $30,000 for Herrera’s family and Green Curtain Events is formalizing a scholarship in her name to honor her legacy.