A man succumbed to his crash-related injuries on Sunday, August 2, four days after the crash. The autopsy results on his death were released two days later on Tuesday, August 4 as per the available accident reports. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the victim as Radame L. Morales, 49.
The crash in which Morales was critically injured occurred on Wednesday, July 29. According to the details made available by the Chicago police, the fatal incident occurred in the 4000 block of West Division Street at Pulaski Road, in the Humboldt Park area.
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Morales was crossing the street when a gray SUV that was taking a turn struck him. The incident occurred at night and was reported to the authorities at around 10 p.m. The SUV driver escaped the scene of the accident without stopping.
Once the first responders and paramedics arrived on the scene of the hit-and-run, basic medical aid was provided to Morales. He was then transported to the Stroger Hospital for further treatment.
Radame L. Morales had been under treatment at the hospital for nearly four days. However, attempts to revive him failed and he finally succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. The medical examiner’s office confirmed his death.
Autopsy results confirmed that Morales had died from the injuries he had sustained in the crash. For this reason, his death was ruled accidental. Chicago police continues to investigate the incident and is on the lookout for the driver who was involved in the fatal hit-and-run. Subsequent accident reports may contain the identity of the driver if he or she is apprehended by the police.
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