CHICAGO - A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the driver who fatally struck an 84-year-old man in Chicago’s Douglas neighborhood in July.

The backstory:

Melton Smith was hit around 12:47 p.m. on July 24 by a silver SUV traveling southbound in the 3300 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to Chicago police.

The vehicle fled the scene and is believed to be a Mercedes, BMW, or Lexus. Officials said it may have front-end damage, including broken headlights.

Smith was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition but died from his injuries on Aug. 18.

What you can do:

Chicago police said the Major Accidents Unit continues to investigate and is asking for the public’s help. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information

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