Stolen Car Crashes into Pole in Gresham, Killing 1 and Injuring 4 Others
Incident Details
A single-car crash occurred early Monday morning in Gresham, leaving one person dead and four others injured.
Crash Description
The crash involved a white Chrysler 300 that had previously been reported stolen. The vehicle was traveling southbound around 2:12 a.m. when it struck a pole in the 7700 block of South Vincennes Avenue.
Victims and Injuries
Five people were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. One of the backseat passengers was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not yet been identified by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
The 19-year-old man who was driving the car suffered a broken femur and hip. He was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition. An 18-year-old man suffered cuts in the crash and was taken to the same hospital in fair condition.
Paramedics took two other passengers to Advocate Christ Medical Center to be treated. A 22-year-old man had unspecified injuries and was listed in fair condition. Another male, whose age was unknown, broke his femur and was listed in serious condition.
Investigation and Charges
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no additional injuries were reported. Police recovered weapons from inside the vehicle and charges are pending.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of driving a stolen vehicle and the importance of prioritizing road safety. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and those injured in the crash.
FAQs
* What happened in the crash?
+ A stolen white Chrysler 300 crashed into a pole in Gresham, killing one person and injuring four others.
* Who was driving the vehicle?
+ A 19-year-old man was behind the wheel at the time of the crash.
* What were the injuries suffered by the victims?
+ The 19-year-old driver suffered a broken femur and hip, while an 18-year-old passenger had cuts. Two other passengers were treated for unspecified injuries, one with a broken femur.
* Are charges pending?
+ Yes, police recovered weapons from inside the vehicle and charges are pending.
