Chicago immigration officials have opened removal proceedings against a father and his two daughters after a February 20 hit‑and‑run left the younger child without a kidney. The six‑year‑old and her 16‑year‑old sister were walking to school in Englewood when a vehicle struck them at approximately 7:20 p.m. and fled the scene. Police later released an image of the car but have not made an arrest.
The collision caused serious injury to both girls. Medical reports confirm that the younger child lost a kidney as a result of the impact, while the older sister sustained injuries that required treatment but were not life‑threatening. Both children survived the incident and are receiving ongoing medical care.
Following the criminal investigation, immigration authorities have placed the father and his children in deportation proceedings. Under current immigration policy, individuals involved in serious criminal incidents can be subject to removal from the United States, and the case has been forwarded to immigration officials for review.
Chicago police continue to search for the driver responsible for the hit‑and‑run. The released vehicle photograph is being circulated to the public in hopes of generating leads, though no suspect has been identified to date. The investigation remains open as authorities seek to locate the driver and resolve the criminal case.
The family now faces the prospect of removal from the country while dealing with the medical aftermath of the accident. No further details about the legal status of the removal proceedings have been disclosed, and officials have not provided a timeline for any potential outcome.