Police search for driver involved in fatal hit-and-run incident on 4th Avenue and South Chicago Street in Joliet, IL.

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) — Joliet police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened on Saturday night.

Police responded to the crash near 4th Avenue and South Chicago Street around 9:30 p.m.

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A 62-year-old man was lying on the sidewalk near the intersection when officers arrived on the scene.

The Joliet Fire Department rushed to the scene and took the injured person in critical condition to Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Witnesses told officers that the victim crossed Chicago Street eastbound, and a silver sedan, traveling northbound on the same street, struck him.

Police said video footage of the crash shows that silver sedan traveling at a high rate of speed before hitting the victim.

The intersection was closed for several hours as police investigated.

Officers later found the suspect vehicle, police said on Sunday. They are still working to find the driver.

Authorities have urged anyone who may have information about the incident to reach out to the Joliet Police Department Traffic Unit by dialing 815-724-3010. Additionally, individuals can provide tips anonymously by contacting the Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or submitting information online.