Crime & Safety
Police Investigate Hit-And-Run In Yorkville
A vehicle believed to be a red Jeep Wrangler hit a pedestrian while headed southbound on Route 47 Sunday, Yorkville police reported.
YORKVILLE, IL — The Yorkville Police Department is investigating after one person was hurt Sunday in a hit and run accident near Route 47 and Route 71. According to a news release, Yorkville police were called to that area at 12:20 a.m. Sunday for a report involving what authorities believe to be a red Jeep Wrangler (newer model) with a black top, that hit a pedestrian while headed southbound on Route 47. According to police, the SUV then drove off Eastbound on Route 71.
The person who was hit was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Yorkville Police Department at 630-553-4340.
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