Chicago Police Continue Probe Into Garfield Park Fatal Red-Light Crash
The Major Accidents Unit is reviewing evidence before deciding on citations for the eastbound driver.
Overview
- A 20-year-old motorist ran a red light at the 3800 block of West Lake Street around 3:50 a.m. on July 27 and struck a southbound Chevrolet.
- A 22-year-old male passenger in the Ford sedan was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- The Ford’s driver and two other 20-year-old male passengers were transported to Stroger Hospital with injuries described as fair.
- The Chevrolet’s 37-year-old driver and her 35-year-old passenger refused medical attention at the scene.
- Chicago’s Major Accidents Unit has opened an investigation and will determine potential citations against the at-fault driver.