Police release photos of SUV wanted in Pilsen hit-and-run, woman killed just before wedding

CHICAGO (WBBM Newsradio) — Chicago police have released surveillance photos of an SUV wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in the Pilsen neighborhood that killed a 22-year-old woman just before her wedding.

Marcella Herrera was walking with her fiancé along the 1900 block of South Ashland Avenue around 11:15 p.m. on July 19 when they were struck in the crosswalk by a dark-colored Dodge Journey SUV. Police said the vehicle was heading northbound when it hit the couple and fled the scene without stopping.

Photo credit Chicago Police Department

Herrera died from her injuries, and her 21-year-old fiancé suffered serious injuries.

Authorities said the SUV likely has a broken right headlight and damage to the front right bumper and quarter panel…

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