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Four Dead, Six Injured After Vehicle Crashes Through Chatham After-School Program

The victims, aged 4 to 18, were struck inside and outside the YNOT Outdoors building; the driver is uninjured and under evaluation as investigations continue.

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Building in Chatham, Il.
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Overview

  • A vehicle drove through the YNOT Outdoors after-school program building in Chatham, Illinois, killing four and injuring six others on April 28, 2025.
  • Victims ranged in age from 4 to 18, with one requiring air evacuation to a hospital for critical injuries.
  • The driver of the vehicle was uninjured and is currently undergoing medical evaluation as part of the investigation.
  • Authorities confirmed that traffic on Walnut Street between Park Street and Gordon Drive is closed until further notice.
  • A reunification point for families has been established at Chatham Baptist Church, with local emergency services coordinating rescue and support efforts.