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Chicago Police Seek Driver in Little Village Hit-and-Run That Killed 72-Year-Old

Investigators released a surveillance image of a white 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata linked to the crash, urging tips via CPDTIP.com reference JJ463804.

Overview

  • The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Maximiliano Lemus Panto, 72.
  • The collision occurred around 2:41 p.m. Friday in the 4000 block of West 26th Street as the victim crossed the south crosswalk at Komensky Avenue.
  • Surveillance images show the car turning south onto Komensky from 26th Street at the moment of impact.
  • The suspected vehicle is a white 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata, and police have not provided a description of the driver.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using case number JJ463804.