A 14-year-old boy died and a 12-year-old girl sustained critical injuries Saturday after the two ran into the street and were struck by a vehicle in the Lawndale neighborhood, Chicago police said.
A 20-year-old man was driving westbound at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the 4400 block of West Cermak when two children ran into the street, and the vehicle struck both victims.
The 14-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
The 12-year-old girl was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital and reported to be in critical condition.
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The investigation is being led by the Chicago Police Department's Major Accidents Investigation Unit. The crash does not appear to be alcohol-related, police said.
The driver was cited for failure to reduce speed and yield to pedestrian, police said.
