Chicago Ridge, IL – A 22-year-old man died following a two-vehicle crash late Sunday night in Chicago Ridge that also left multiple people seriously injured.
According to the Chicago Ridge Police Department, officers responded around 10 p.m. to reports of a collision at 99th Street and Harlem Avenue. Police said they arrived to find two heavily damaged vehicles and several victims with severe injuries. The Chicago Ridge Fire Department and Bridgeview Fire Department provided medical aid at the scene before transporting victims to Christ Hospital.
Authorities confirmed the 22-year-old male passenger from one of the vehicles died shortly after the crash. The driver of that vehicle sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover. Police said the two occupants of the second vehicle remain hospitalized in critical condition.
To secure the area, officers shut down Harlem Avenue with assistance from the Bridgeview Police Department and the Chicago Ridge Emergency Management team. The Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team (SMART) is leading the ongoing investigation.
Police emphasized that the intersection of 99th Street and Harlem Avenue has been a repeated concern for traffic violations and safety risks. Since December 2023, the department has issued 168 citations in the area, many linked to improper U-turns and drivers disregarding traffic signals.
The Chicago Ridge Police Department urged drivers to remain alert, especially in high-traffic areas, in order to prevent further tragedies. Officials said more details will be released as the investigation continues.
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