Overview

• A single-vehicle collision occurred just before 5 p.m. on April 29, 2025, in the 2900 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
• The 18-year-old male driver lost control of his black sedan and struck a tree in the center median, according to Chicago police.
• The female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
• The Chicago Police Department’s Major Accidents Investigations Unit is actively investigating the crash to determine contributing factors.
• The incident caused significant traffic disruptions on this major South Side route, with emergency responders managing the scene.