A 14-year-old boy was among five people hurt in a crash early Thursday in West Ridge on the Northwest Side.<\/p>\n
Around 12:15 a.m., a yellow car was going north in the 6300 block of North Albany Avenue when the driver ran a red light and crashed into a black SUV going east on Rosemont Avenue at the intersection, Chicago police said.<\/p>\n
The 14-year-old, who was in the rear passenger seat of the SUV, suffered \u201cbody trauma\u201d and was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was in critical condition, police said. A 15-year-old girl also in the SUV was taken to Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital in good condition with bruising and stiffness, officials said. The 56-year-old SUV driver felt pain throughout his body and was taken to St. Francis in good condition, police said. A 48-year-old woman who was in the front passenger seat was taken to the same hospital for observation. The driver of the yellow car, a 25-year-old man, was scratched in the crash and taken to Lutheran General Hospital where he was in good condition, authorities said. A 17-year-old passenger refused medical services.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old motorist was given citations and the Major Accidents Investigations Unit was investigating.<\/p>\n
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the devastating consequences of running a red light. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they recover from this traumatic event.<\/p>\n
* What was the cause of the accident? The driver of the yellow car ran a red light, causing the collision.
\n* How many people were injured in the accident? Five people were injured in the accident.
\n* What were the conditions of the victims? The 14-year-old was in critical condition, while the others were in good or fair condition.
\n* Is the investigation ongoing? Yes, the Major Accidents Investigations Unit is investigating the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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