Man accused in deadly Waukegan hit-and-run told officers he had hit a raccoon
A Waukegan man accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash last week is now facing felony charges. According to Waukegan police, 22-year-old Victor Rivas-Martinez Jr. has been charged with failure to remain on the scene of an accident,
Waukegan police ask public for help in deadly hit-and-run
The crash was investigated by the Waukegan Police's Major Crash Unit and several other local agencies assisted at the scene. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Waukegan police at (847) 599-2567. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Waukegan Police Tip App by texting 84711 using the keyword WPDTIP.
Driver charged in fatal Waukegan hit-and-run told police he hit raccoon
A suburban man has been charged after allegedly striking and killing a North Chicago woman in a hit-and-run crash on New Year's Day.
Man struck, killed in Waukegan hit-and-run
A man was struck and killed Saturday in a hit-and-run in Waukegan. Authorities responded to the area of Route 41 and Northpoint Boulevard on the report of a person in the roadway with injuries.
Driver charged in deadly hit-and-run of 44-year-old woman in Waukegan, Illinois
Victor Rivas-Martinez Jr., 22, of Waukegan, was arrested and charged with failure to remain on the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, not having a valid driver's license and no proof of insurance.
Pedestrian killed in second fatal Waukegan hit-and-run this month
Authorities said a 60-year-old man was found Saturday in the roadway on Illinois Route 41, near Northpoint Boulevard.
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