Man Killed in Illinois Hit-And-Run, Police Looking for SUV

Law enforcement is searching for a vehicle that reportedly struck and killed a man on Sunday night before fleeing the scene.

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Not Identified

According to the report from the Rockford Police Department, officers responded around 9:50 pm on Sunday night (7/23) to the 3800 block of Broadway Avenue for a "pedestrian being hit by a vehicle."

When officers arrived on the scene they located a 36-year-old male "in the roadway."

The male victim of the hit-and-run was transported to a Rockford hospital where he was pronounced deceased. At the time this post was updated, no identity of the man who died had been made.

Police are actively looking for a "smaller white SUV' that may be connected to the incident on Broadway.

Who Should I Call With Information about Shootings?

If you have any information regarding this incident or any incidents, please contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900.

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