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1 dead, 4 seriously injured, including 3 children, after crash on Chicago's West Side

By Cody King
Published  December 22, 2024 4:20pm CST
West Garfield Park
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A 30-year-old woman died and four others, including three children, were injured in a crash on Chicago's West Side Sunday afternoon.
    • The crash occurred when a Lexus SUV struck a pillar in the 4300 block of West Lake Street.
    • The victims, including a male and three children ages 11, 13, and 15, were transported to local hospitals, with all in serious condition; the crash is under investigation.

CHICAGO - A woman is dead, and four people, including three children, are in serious condition after a crash Sunday afternoon on the West Side, according to police.

The crash occurred just before 1:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of West Lake Street.

Five people were inside a westbound Lexus SUV when it struck a pillar, Chicago police said.

1 dead, 4 seriously injured, including 3 children, after crash on Chicago's West Side

A male, whose age has not been released, was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition. A 30-year-old woman was also taken to Mount Sinai, where she later died from her injuries. Her identity has not been released.

Three children, ages 11, 13, and 15, were taken to Stroger Hospital, where they are listed in serious condition, police said.

No citations were issued and the crash is still under investigation. 

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department. 

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