Crime & Safety

1 Dead, 5 Injured After Crash Near Chicago Midway Airport

Just before 3:30 a.m., Chicago police said a Ford Fusion made a U-turn at 5600 West 55th Street and hit a Hyundai Palisade.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: March 27, 2025 / 6:40 AM CDT

One person is dead and five others are injured after a serious crash involving at least two vehicles near Midway Airport early Thursday morning.

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Just before 3:30 a.m., Chicago police said a Ford Fusion made a U-turn at 5600 West 55th Street and hit a Hyundai Palisade.

The 28-year-old man driving the Ford Fusion was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.

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