Gurnee Police Seek Public’s Help After Hit-and-Run Driver Intentionally Hit Male Teen at Old Grand Avenue

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Hit-and-Run Gurnee
Surveillance video still image of suspect hit-and-run vehicle in Gurnee.

Gurnee police responded Wednesday afternoon, June 8, 2016 responded to a report that a 16-year-old boy was hit by a car while skateboarding at Old Grand Avenue and O’Plaine Road in Gurnee. Police have determined that the boy was struck by the car intentionally in what is described as a hit-and-run.

The teenager was treated on the scene for minor scrapes after he was stuck by a vehicle that was described as a dark-colored newer model 4-door vehicle — possibly a Ford Five Hundred, according to Gurnee police.

The vehicle and offending male driver were last seen eastbound on Old Grand Avenue from O’Plaine Road.

The vehicle was also possibly occupied by a male passenger.

A witness told police that the vehicle appeared to hit the boy intentionally, Meyer said.

Gurnee police urge anyone with information about this case to contact the the Gurnee Police at 847-599-7000.




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