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Car Crashes Into South Shore Building Early Saturday, Driver Hospitalized

Police say citations are pending following the crash near Metra tracks.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 1:20 a.m. to the 7800 block of South Exchange Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood.
  • Police said a northbound blue sedan, reported to be speeding, jumped a curb while turning and struck a building.
  • The driver was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was listed in fair condition.
  • A female passenger was not injured and declined medical treatment at the scene.
  • The car came to rest near Metra tracks as the Chicago Police Department continues its investigation.