Kankakee, IL – Residents on Kankakee’s west side are searching for answers after a hit-and-run incident early Wednesday morning left a family dog dead, with the driver fleeing the scene.
According to a family member who posted publicly in the community group Kankakee County Past, Present and Future, the incident occurred between 7:07 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. on the 1200 block of South Fifth Avenue, near Jeffrey Street. The vehicle allegedly struck and killed the dog and continued driving without stopping.
The post states the vehicle was traveling north on South Fifth Avenue before turning left onto Jeffrey Street. Home surveillance images shared with the post appear to show a red SUV, though the make and model have not been officially confirmed.
The dog belonged to the poster’s mother, and the family is now asking neighbors in the area to review any available doorbell or security camera footage that may show the vehicle or its license plate.
The incident took place in a residential area within the city of Kankakee, Kankakee County, located just south of the Chicago metro area. Neighbors say the street typically sees morning traffic as residents head to work and school.
No injuries to people were reported, and it remains unclear whether police have officially identified a suspect vehicle. Anyone with information, footage, or details that could help identify the driver is encouraged to come forward.
Residents who live near South Fifth Avenue and Jeffrey Street are urged to check recordings from early Wednesday morning, as even brief clips could be critical in identifying the vehicle involved.
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