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Two Killed, One Injured in Head-On Crash on Chicago’s Southwest Side

Police say the 21-year-old sedan driver was cited for failure to reduce speed, with the Major Accidents unit now investigating.

Overview

  • Chicago police report the collision happened just before 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 2800 block of West 87th Street at California Avenue.
  • The SUV’s 73-year-old driver and 76-year-old passenger were taken to Christ Hospital, where both were pronounced dead.
  • The identities of the two people who died have not been released by authorities.
  • The sedan driver suffered a right-leg injury and was hospitalized in fair condition at Christ Hospital.
  • Investigators say the westbound sedan struck the SUV as it attempted a left turn, and the sedan driver received a citation for failure to reduce speed.