The Chicago White Sox home outing against the Texas Rangers inside Guaranteed Rate Field Tuesday evening is now playing second fiddle after a hit-and-run outside the stadium prior to the game.
Officials in Chicago say that four people have been hospitalized after they were struck by a silver sedan. The driver then fled the scene before being apprehended blocks away, Chicago Police say.
According to reports, a 51-year-old woman and 25-year-old man were taken to area hospitals in critical condition. Another man was transported in fair condition. A fourth victim clung to the hood of the car as it fled. That victim is said to be in fair-to-critical condition.
“Four fans were injured this evening in a hit-and-run incident outside Guaranteed Rate Field prior to the start of tonight’s Chicago White Sox game. The injured were treated at the scene and transported to local hospitals, while the Illinois State Police and Chicago Police apprehended the suspect blocks away.
Our hearts go out to the four fans who were injured this evening, their families and friends, as well as the fans who witnessed the incident on their way to a baseball game.”
Chicago White Sox statement on the incident
Authorities held a press conference from outside the stadium Tuesday night. The scene of the hit-and-run was filled with clothing from victims and a pool of blood.