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One person killed near 891 S COLUMBUS DR in Grant Park

A driver was killed after a Friday early morning collision with an overturned vehicle in Grant Park on September 24, 2021 at 3:08 AM.

The crash occurred near 891 S COLUMBUS DR, on a divided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

A 2008 Chevrolet VAN was heading south while skidding or losing control. The police report described the driver, a 73-year-old man, as going too fast for conditions. His airbag did not deploy and he was trapped; he was killed.

Police were notified at 3:10 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 1,189th injurious crash reported in September 2021, and the 11,825th injurious crash reported in 2021. It was the 106th fatal crash for 2021.

Where it happened

891 S COLUMBUS DR

Neighborhood
Grant Park
Nearest streets
S COLUMBUS DR

Street view: 41.8708° N, 87.6204° W

1 person and 1 vehicle

2008 Chevrolet VAN
Vehicle type
PASSENGER
Vehicle use
PERSONAL
Maneuver
SKIDDING/CONTROL LOSS
Travel direction
S
First contact point
FRONT
Vehicle defect
NONE
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: 73-year-old man Killed
Safety Equipment
NONE PRESENT
Airbag
DID NOT DEPLOY
Ejection
TRAPPED/EXTRICATED
Reported Action
TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS
Reported Visibility
NOT OBSCURED
Hospital
NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
City
CHICAGO
State
IL
License State
IL

Reported Conditions

Crash type
OTHER
Primary cause
UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather
CLEAR
Lighting
DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface
DRY
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
DIVIDED - W/MEDIAN (NOT RAISED)
Traffic control
NO CONTROLS
Speed limit
30 MPH
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