Crime & Safety
Driver Killed After Running Red Light, Struck By SUV On Chicago's Southwest Side
The sedan driver suffered severe trauma from the crash. He was treated by fire crews who arrived on the scene.
August 12, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) — A driver was killed early Sunday morning after running a red light and was hit by an SUV on the city's Southwest Side.
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The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of West 47th Street in Archer Heights.
Chicago police say the driver, only identified as a male, was traveling southbound in a silver sedan when he disregarded a traffic light and entered the intersection. At this time, the white SUV, also driven by a male, traveling northbound struck the sedan.
