Chicago, IL (November 16, 2024) – A man, 19, was killed in a crash just after midnight Saturday, November 16, on the city’s Southwest Side, Chicago police confirmed.
It happened just before 12:30 a.m. at 43rd Avenue and Pulaski Road in the Archer Heights neighborhood. Police said a 24-year-old man was driving a silver SUV when he crashed into a black sedan being driven by the 19-year-old man.
The teen was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died. The 24-year-old was treated at St. Anthony Hospital for a broken arm. CPD Major Accidents is investigating the incident. No new information has been disclosed thus far; the crash remains under active inquiry by local law enforcement officials.
Our deepest condolences are with the deceased man’s family. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Motor Vehicle Collisions in Illinois
Major collisions and multi-vehicle incidents are a daily occurrence in Chicago’s and the country’s thoroughfares and expressways, and hundreds of drivers are involved in these incidents. Most of these crashes usually fall under the category of normal fender-benders, which often cause only little property damage and minor injuries that may be rectified with little action. Nonetheless, it is also true that some accidents result in deaths or serious injuries because of another driver’s carelessness and negligence.
Chicago’s three million citizens go to and from work and school, do errands, and visit the city’s many attractions daily. Regretfully, some people do not reach their destinations safely. Over 270 vehicle collisions occur in Chicago every day, meaning one incident happens every five to six minutes. In addition to the hundreds of individuals who lose their lives in car crashes each year, countless more sustain serious injuries.
Regardless of the cause behind your car accident in Aurora or elsewhere in Illinois, you need a legal team you can rely on to secure justice. The experienced Aurora car accident lawyers at the Romaker Law Firm can help you. For over two decades, we have assisted Illinois state citizens and Chicago residents in obtaining the just compensation they require to cover their losses and injuries following a collision.
Contact our car crash lawyers in Aurora, Chicago, and beyond at 312-377-7000 for a free consultation to learn how to move forward after an accident that’s occurred through no fault of your own. You and your family deserve justice after a crash has left you with injuries and other major losses.
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