Chicago, IL (March 20, 2024) – A woman was killed in a four-vehicle collision on the South Side of Chicago on Tuesday. Officers with the Chicago Police Department say the collision occurred around 11:00 a.m. at 87th Street and Western Avenue.
According to early reports, a 36-year-old woman driving a sedan was traveling westbound on 87th Street when the driver of an SUV going eastbound on 87th Street hit her vehicle. As a result of the collision, the sedan then hit two other cars stopped at the traffic light. Authorities added that the SUV’s driver fled the scene. A passenger in the sedan, identified only as an adult female, was transported to Christ Hospital with blunt-force trauma and was later pronounced deceased.
The sedan’s driver was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in stable condition. One other woman was also hospitalized while the third driver declined medical attention at the site. CPD officers are conducting an investigation in the interim and have not provided further details.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased woman’s family. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones.
Fatal Car Accidents in Chicago
An estimated 17,000 vehicle collisions occur daily on American highways, and Chicago’s thoroughfares and expressways are no exception. Many of these collisions are minor fender-benders, resulting in minimal damage and slight injuries. However, all too many crashes cause severe injuries or fatalities due to another motorist’s negligence.
Thankfully, you have the right to seek justice and financial compensation for injuries sustained in an auto accident if your crash was caused by another driver’s negligence or illegal action. Accident victims in Illinois should not hesitate to seek legal counsel following a vehicle wreck.
The Romaker Law Firm has a skilled, compassionate team of personal injury attorneys in the Chicago region who are here to answer any questions after an accident. If you’ve sustained injuries in a preventable car wreck or lost a loved one due to another driver’s negligence, don’t hesitate to secure the justice you deserve.
Call our Chicago-area auto accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm today for a free consultation. For over two decades, we have represented Chicago residents and Illinois state citizens to get the fair compensation they need to cover their losses after a crash. Contact our car accident lawyer in Chicago at 312-377-7000 to learn more about how to move forward after an auto accident that’s occurred through no fault of your own.
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