CPD News Affairs
CHICAGO — The driver of a stolen semi-truck who critically injured a cyclist in a hit-and-run incident earlier this month in McKinley Park has been charged with two felonies.
Jason Popko, 31, of the 2700 block of West Harrison Street, was allegedly driving a stolen semi-truck when he hit a cyclist in the 3600 block of South Ashland Avenune about 4:25 p.m. on Oct. 7
The 47-year-old cyclist was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
After Popko hit the cyclist, he drove away, police said. The Lawndale man was charged with one count of possessing a stolen vehicle and one count of failure to report an accident, police said.
Popko is due to appear in court Saturday.
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