Corner of Crawford and Elgin today

Around 2:50 today, a black cat ran into the street, a dog was chasing it. This happened about 3 cars in front of me. The cat got struck by a vehicle but didn’t struggle after being struggle, it just laid there. I am regretting not stopping regardless of traffic and doing something, moving the cat or checking whether or not it passed immediately or was just in shock needing help to be taken to a vet. I feel so aweful to not have done something. I am with tears thinking about how close I was to this happening and not choosing a different decision, part of me was fearful I’d see something I’d regret and part of me knew traffic was heavy so if I turned around it would have been hopeless anyway but I am so sad for this cat. I am hopeful someone bigger and better than me stopped to check on him/her or I hope he didn’t lie they’re suffering and dying. I hate this so much. I feel so bad for this cat and the fact I didn’t do something earlier today. I live way on the north side and can’t commute tonight, but does anyone know if there is a black cat at that intersection? I suppose if he passed away he’d be there, if not perhaps someone else stopped to render aid and take him to a vet. We were traveling on Crawford and this happened just before making a right turn onto Elgin. I really, really regret not facing my fear and just stopping to help this animal. I am so, so sorry if it was your black cat. The cat had long black fur. Stupid dog chasing him really sucks. I feel so horrible tonight and all day. Poor kitty!

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