Chicago Police On the Trail of 8 Year Old Bicyclist's Killer

Lakeith Morgan

Eight year old Mariela Crisostomo was struck so hard by an SUV while she rode her bicycle back on June 14th that horrified witnesses saw her propelled underneath a parked car near her Chicago Lawn home.  The driver sped away, not stopping to give aid or assistance.  Mariela died of her injuries about 12 hours later.  Now, Chicago police remain on the driver's trail and are looking for Lakeith Morgan, 23, in connection with the incident, according to The Chicago Tribune.

The Tribune reports, "Morgan is black and stands about 5-foot-9 and weighs 160 pounds.  His last known address is in the 3000 block of West 64th Street, just blocks from the site of the collision."  Anyone with information about Mr. Morgan's whereabouts should call Police Major Accident Investigation at 312.745.4521.

Police Searching for Silver SUV That Struck, Killed 8 Year Old Riding Bicycle In Front Of Her Home

Eight year old Mariela Crisostomo died early this morning of injuries suffered when she was struck by a hit-and-run SUV as she rode her bicycle in front of her home in Chicago Lawn.  Mariela lived with her parents on a quiet street on the 3300 bock of West 62nd Place.  Her parents only allowed her to ride near her home which they felt would keep her away from motor vehicle traffic.  Yesterday, however, the female driver of a gray or silver SUV violated the serenity of the neighborhood, crashing into young Mariela so hard that she was thrown off her bicycle and underneath a parked car.  Neighbors who witnessed the horrifying scene saw the woman speed away from the collision.  Police are still looking for the driver.

This story was reported by William Lee of the Chicago Tribune.  Read the full article here.