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One person killed near 2427 W 59TH ST in Chicago Lawn

A driver was killed after a Tuesday early morning collision with a fixed object in Chicago Lawn on January 10, 2023 at 12:35 AM.

The crash occurred near 2427 W 59TH ST, on an undivided 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 2016 Chevrolet Equinox was heading west. The police report described the driver, a 34-year-old man, as going too fast for conditions. His airbag deployed and he was trapped; he was killed.

Police were notified at 12:35 AM. This was the 281st injurious crash reported in January 2023, and the 281st injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 7th fatal crash for 2023.

Where it happened

2427 W 59TH ST

Neighborhood
Chicago Lawn
Nearest streets
S ARTESIAN AVE· W 59TH ST

Street view: 41.7864° N, 87.6850° W

1 person and 1 vehicle

2016 Chevrolet Equinox
Vehicle type
PASSENGER
Travel direction
W
First contact point
SIDE-RIGHT
Plate state
IN
Unit number
1
Driver: 34-year-old man Killed
Safety Equipment
NONE PRESENT
Airbag
DEPLOYED, COMBINATION
Ejection
TRAPPED/EXTRICATED
Reported Action
TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS
Reported Visibility
NOT OBSCURED
City
OAK LAWN
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
NOT DIVIDED
Traffic control
NO CONTROLS
Speed limit
30 MPH
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