Illinois

One Person Killed in Accident at South Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL

Published on: November 15, 2021

Date of Accident
November 14, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

7400 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at South Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL on November 14th, 2021. Police say it happened just after 9 p.m. A U-Haul truck headed south is said to have run a red light and collided with Chevrolet Avalanche. A 26-year-old male passenger in the U-Haul was hospitalized with serious injuries that he died from. The driver of the U-Haul suffered a broken leg while another passenger was hospitalized with a fractured pelvis. The woman driving eh Chevrolet was hospitalized in critical condition while a 37-year-old passenger was also hospitalized in critical condition.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
U-Haul Truck, Chevrolet Avalanche
Road/Highway
South Ashland Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (4)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

U-Haul Truck ran a red light and collided with a Chevrolet Avalanche

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