Crime & Safety

2 Die In La Grange Crash: Reports

Authorities are withholding the identities of the victims.

A fatal crash occurred about 2 p.m. Friday at Willow Springs Road and 47th Street, La Grange police said.
A fatal crash occurred about 2 p.m. Friday at Willow Springs Road and 47th Street, La Grange police said. (David Giuliani/Patch)

LA GRANGE, IL – A crash involving seven cars left one person dead and at least five with injuries Friday afternoon in La Grange, police said.

WGN reported Saturday that a second person died in the crash, citing the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

The crash was about 2 p.m. Friday at Willow Springs Road and 47th Street, police said.

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Police said the La Grange Fire Department and several nearby agencies helped care for the drivers and passengers.

The identities of those involved are being withheld pending notifications to families.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to call La Grange police at 708-579-2333.

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