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Late-Night Crash Sends BMW Into Ravenswood Restaurant, Two Hospitalized

Police report no citations pending during an active investigation.

Overview

  • Chicago police said the crash happened just before 10 p.m. on the 5100 block of North Western Avenue in the Ravenswood neighborhood.
  • A southbound blue BMW driven by a 34-year-old man collided with a northbound silver Honda, sending the BMW into the Quick Bites restaurant.
  • The BMW driver was taken to St. Francis Hospital and a 17-year-old passenger to Swedish Hospital, with both reported in stabilized condition.
  • The 25-year-old Honda driver declined medical treatment at the scene, according to police.
  • Owner Tom Athanasakos said the 35-year-old business was devastated by the impact, and a neighbor launched a GoFundMe to support recovery.