Two Killed in Bronzeville Car Crash outside Chicago Police Headquarters
Accident Occurs on South Side
A man and woman are dead after an allegedly intoxicated motorist ran a red light and plowed into their car, causing it to flip and land outside police headquarters early Monday in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side.
Investigation and Intersection
About 1:40 a.m., an 18-year-old man was driving a black Infiniti Q50 south in the 3500 block of South Michigan Avenue when he failed to stop at a red light and T-boned a silver Chevrolet in the intersection, causing it to flip over onto a sidewalk and land near the front doors of police headquarters, a Chicago police report said.
Casualties and Injuries
The two people in the 2023 Chevrolet, which was going east on 35th Street and sustained massive side-impact damage, were rendered unconscious, police said. The driver of the silver car, a 45-year-old Des Plaines man, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 1:46 a.m. His passenger, an unidentified 39-year-old Chicago woman, was taken to the same hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 1:51 a.m., according to the report.
Driver of the Infiniti Arrested
The unidentified driver of the Infiniti, an Archer Heights resident, was arrested after his blood-alcohol content was measured at .124, above the legal limit of .08. He also was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in fair condition with chest pains, officials said. A passenger in his car, an 18-year-old Chicago woman, was not hurt.
No Charges Announced
No charges have been announced. The Major Accidents Unit was investigating the crash.
Conclusion
A tragic collision that resulted in the loss of two lives has left the community in mourning. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
FAQs
* What was the cause of the crash?
+ The driver of the Infiniti allegedly ran a red light, causing the collision.
* How many were injured in the crash?
+ Two people were killed, and one person was injured.
* What was the driver of the Infiniti’s blood-alcohol content?
+ It was measured at .124, above the legal limit of .08.
* What is the status of the investigation?
+ The Major Accidents Unit is investigating the crash, and no charges have been announced.
