One person killed, and two other people injured near 3656 S WENTWORTH AVE in Armour Square

A passenger was killed after a Thursday early morning collision with a fixed object in Armour Square on September 27, 2018 at 1:22 AM. 2 other people reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 3656 S WENTWORTH AVE, on a one-way 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 Mercury Grand Marquis was heading south. The police report described the driver, a 30-year-old man, as being under the influence of alcohol. He was not wearing a seat belt and his airbag deployed; he reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries. A 28-year-old female passenger was not wearing a seat belt and her airbag deployed; she was killed. A 32-year-old female passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; her airbag deployed.

Police were notified at 1:22 AM. This was the 1,278th injurious crash reported in September 2018, and the 12,290th injurious crash reported in 2018. It was the 81st fatal crash for 2018.