Chicago man facing felony charge in connection with Southwest Side hit-and-run

Gabriel Castillo
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CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused in a Southwest Side hit-and-run crash that left another man seriously injured is now facing a felony charge.

According to Chicago police, 48-year-old Demetre Lambropoulos has been charged with one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident that caused injury or death.

Officers say the charge stems from a hit-and-run crash that allegedly occurred in the 5600 block of West 63rd Street, in the city’s Clearing neighborhood, on Oct. 8.

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Police say Lambropoulos was driving when he allegedly struck a 26-year-old man who was walking in the area, leaving him with serious injuries. He then allegedly fled the scene.

The suspect was eventually taken into custody by Chicago police on Thursday in the 1700 block of South State Street.

Officers say Lambropoulos appeared in court for a detention hearing on Friday.

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