Chicago Crash Reports

Hit-and-run crash damages Chicago Dunkin’ Donuts building

CHICAGO, IL – A hit-and-run crash caused exterior damage to a Dunkin’ Donuts building Wednesday morning, ABC 7 Chicago reported. The collision happened around 1 am. A Ford Explorer was traveling on West Cermak Road and then turned on Western Avenue. For some unknown reason, it slammed into the Dunkin’ Donuts, breaking the glass door. Police believe the suspects were two men and one woman who fled the scene. Authorities are investigating Wednesday’s crash. The car was removed, no one was harmed, and arrests were not made. Did a car accident in Illinois leave you or your family member injured?

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Two people hospitalized following SUV crash in Jefferson Park

CHICAGO, IL – Two people were hospitalized after an SUV crashed into a Chicago home in Jefferson Park Monday, CBS Chicago reported. The cause of the crash was not stated, nor were the names of those injured. In addition, the SUV crashed into a building at 5022 N. Cicero Ave. Citations will be handled. The building’s owner is taking on the building’s damages. Did a careless driver cause you harm? If they did, it would be a great idea to have a copy of your official Illinois accident report as you file your claim, or should you decide to pursue

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Rollover crash on I-290 in Chicago puts several, including child, in hospitals

CHICAGO, IL – A I-290 rollover crash injured five people, including one child, around 2:40 am Sunday, ABC 7 reported. Illinois State Police did not state the cause of the collision. However, they did say one person was thrown from their car. Three adults suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital. The child and one adult also sustained significant injuries and were transported to Stroger Hospital. Did you suffer injuries from a car accident in Illinois? If you did, obtaining a copy of your official Illinois accident report can make the claim process easier. To get started,

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Multi-vehicle crash near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport kills 1, injures 3

CHICAGO, IL – A multi-vehicle collision at the 4300 block of North Mannheim Road left three injured and one dead Thursday night. FOX 32 Chicago said the crash occurred around 9:35 pm near O’Hare Airport. According to Chicago Police, the collision happened because a Honda Civic driver did not stop at a red light and made a left turn, which caused the vehicle to collide with several cars. Police did not reveal the Honda Civic driver’s name, but they did say the driver was a 59-year-old man who had another passenger with him in the car. The Honda Civic passenger

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Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Chicago truck crash

CHICAGO, IL – A truck crash in the Jefferson Park district left a bicyclist with life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning, Nadig Newspapers reported. The collision occurred around 7 am on Lawrence Avenue. The cyclist headed east on Lawrence Avenue, cycling through the red lights shortly after a truck driving north on Long Avenue collided with the cyclist. The specifics of how the crash happened were unclear. In addition, police did not reveal the identities of the truck driver and cyclist. The truck driver was not reported to be injured; however, the cyclist was hospitalized at Lutheran General Hospital. Did you sustain

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Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injures from Chicago crash

CHICAGO, IL – A hit-and-run Chicago crash on Tuesday night at Cumberland Avenue put a man in a hospital, CBS News reported. The collision happened around 10:45 pm. A motorcyclist was injured by a hit-and-run driver after coming to Cumberland Avenue. The motorcyclist was thrown from his motorcycle and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Police have not released the man’s identity. Authorities believe a Toyota Camry hit the motorcyclist. If anyone has more information about Tuesday night’s crash, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Illinois State Police at 847-294-4400. If you were involved in a motorcycle

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Man, 60, killed after crashing into Chicago school

CHICAGO, IL – A man was killed after crashing into a Chicago elementary school around 6:50 am Sunday, ABC 7 Chicago reported. The elementary school is located at 1556 E 56th St. It is unknown as to what was the primary factor in Sunday’s crash. Still, police did say the driver, a 60-year-old man, lost consciousness before colliding with Bret Harte Elementary. Police have not released further details about the ongoing investigation. If you suffered car damages and injuries from an Illinois car accident, you would want to have a copy of your official Illinois accident report with you as

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Hit-and-run driver injures 6 people outside Chicago restaurant

CHICAGO, IL – A car crash outside of a Chicago restaurant left six people injured around 10:30 pm Friday, NBC News reported. Uproar, the restaurant’s name, is located at 1252 N Wells St. According to the Chicago Fire Department, a silver Lexus sedan attempted to pass a Toyota Prius going in the same direction. The sedan could not pass the Prius and ended up sideswiping the car. The Sedan driver lost control, and it struck the curb, colliding with the six people that were dining outside on the patio. A 24 and 26-year-old woman suffered broken legs and was taken

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Woman, 27, suffers major injuries from Chicago hit-and-run crash

CHICAGO, IL – A hit-and-run crash left a woman with life-threatening injuries in the 11900 block of South Princeton Avenue in Chicago Sunday. FOX 32 Chicago said the collision happened around 12:39 am. A dark-colored sedan slammed into an SUV. The SUV driver was a 27-year-old woman transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center for significant injuries. The Sedan driver left their vehicle and ran away from the scene. Police are looking for the hit-and-run driver and investigating the crash. If you were a victim of a hit-and-run crash in the state of Illinois, you would want to have a copy

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4 children, 1 woman suffer injuries from Chicago car crash

CHICAGO, IL – A car collision in the Dunning neighborhood left around six people injured around 6 pm Sunday, NBC Chicago reported.  The crash happened near West Irving Park Road and Narragansett Avenue. According to Chicago police, a Honda SUV driver was responsible for hitting an Acura SUV driver after running a red light.  The Honda SUV driver, a 61-year-old man, was ticketed for disobeying a traffic signal. It is unclear if he sustained injuries. However, a 40-year-old woman sustained unspecified injuries and was transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.  Four children – 2,5,8, and 12 – suffered non-life-threatening

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