Overview

• A DoorDash delivery driver accidentally entered secured areas of O'Hare International Airport on May 17, driving for miles along restricted roads.
• The breach, which potentially included crossing runways, was only noticed when air traffic controllers spotted the vehicle.
• Chicago police determined the incident was an unintentional mistake and filed no charges or citations against the 36-year-old driver.
• The incident has intensified scrutiny of airport security protocols, particularly in light of other recent safety lapses at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports.
• DoorDash and airport authorities are conducting a joint investigation to understand how the breach occurred and to prevent similar incidents in the future.