Yesterday, an 87-year old man was injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in the Northwest Side's Belmont Gardens neighborhood. 

According to the Chicago Police, the accident occurred at 3:50 p.m. at the 4400 block of West Fullerton Avenue.  Witnesses to the accident told officers that a green Jeep Grand Cherokee hit the man and fled the scene of the accident.  

The driver in the accident was reported to have fled to a gas station at the 2400 block of North Kostner Avenue where he exited his vehicle and ran away on foot.  

Paramedics took the 87-year old victim to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital where he was listed as being in critical condition.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Chicago, contact the Chicago pedestrian accident attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 to discuss your situation with one of our experienced and compassionate injury lawyers.