One person killed, one person severely injured, and two other people injured near 4431 N LAKE SHORE DR NB in Uptown

A passenger was killed and a driver was severely injured after a Sunday early morning collision with a fixed object in Uptown on November 3, 2024 at 1:46 AM. 2 other people reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 4431 N LAKE SHORE DR NB. The posted speed limit was 40 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry. The police report attributed the cause of the crash to driving after drinking (no arrest was made); and, secondarily, to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (an arrest was made).

A 2007 Chevrolet Malibu was heading north. The police report described the driver, a 32-year-old man, as being under the influence of alcohol. His airbag did not deploy; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries. A 32-year-old female passenger was killed; her airbag did not deploy. A 31-year-old female passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; her airbag did not deploy. A 35-year-old female passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; her airbag did not deploy.

An unknown age person (occupant of a non-contact vehicle) was involved in the crash.

Police were notified at 1:48 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 120th injurious crash reported in November 2024, and the 15,821st injurious crash reported in 2024. It was the 98th fatal crash for 2024.