Man killed in Skokie hit-and-run crash on North Crawford Avenue identified as Alfred Slivo

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) — The identity of a pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash in north suburban Skokie Sunday has been released.

The crash happened around 3:50 pm near North Crawford Avenue and Kirk Street, police said.

A man was crossing the street when he was hit by a vehicle that was driving on Crawford, police said. He died as a result of the crash.

The vehicle fled from the scene after the crash. It was a dark-colored vehicle, Skokie police said.

The victim has been identified to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office as 78-year-old Alfred Slivo of Skokie.

The Skokie Police Department and the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, Major Crash Assistance Team continue to investigate the crash.