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Passenger Killed, Driver Hospitalized After Avondale Crash Involving Semi

Police have opened an investigation into the West Diversey crash, with citations pending.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the 3800 block of West Diversey Avenue in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.
  • A westbound black sedan lost control, struck a parked car, and then hit the rear of an eastbound semi-trailer truck.
  • The 31-year-old passenger was ejected from the car and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
  • The 31-year-old driver was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in good condition, while the truck driver was uninjured and refused treatment.
  • Diversey Avenue was closed between Avers and Hamlin and the CTA No. 76 bus was rerouted, with Belmont and Fullerton advised as alternatives.