Chicago, IL (June 22, 2025) – A serious crash involving multiple vehicles in the Bridgeport neighborhood left three people injured and two individuals in custody Friday morning, according to Chicago police.

According to reports, the incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on June 21 near the 600 block of West 31st Street. A 31-year-old man driving a Hyundai sedan westbound reportedly ran a stop sign and collided with a northbound Honda sedan on Lowe Avenue. The impact also pushed the Hyundai into a parked Infiniti SUV.

The 68-year-old driver of the Honda was taken to Stroger Hospital with minor injuries and is reported to be in good condition. A male passenger in the Hyundai suffered critical head and chest injuries and was also transported to Stroger Hospital. The Hyundai’s driver sustained minor injuries but initially fled the scene.

Police later took both the driver and the passenger of the Hyundai into custody. The driver received four citations, and charges are pending. The crash remains under investigation by the CPD Major Accidents Unit.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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