Two people killed, and three other people injured near 4300 W LAKE ST in Garfield Park

Two passengers were killed after a Saturday early morning turning collision in Garfield Park on July 27, 2024 at 2:10 AM. 3 other people reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 4300 W LAKE ST, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a stop sign. 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 an improper turn or failure to signal; and, secondarily, to reckless, careless, or aggressive driving.

There were two motor vehicles involved in the crash:

• A 2007 Pontiac Grand AM was heading north while turning left. The police report described the driver, an unknown age male, as disregarding traffic controls/signals. His airbag deployed and he was partially ejected; he was uninjured. A 23-year-old male passenger was killed; his airbag deployed. A 20-year-old male passenger was killed; his airbag deployed. An unknown age passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; their airbag deployed. A 28-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed.
• A 2021 Dodge Durango was heading west and was hit in the front. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was uninjured; his airbag deployed. A 26-year-old passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; their airbag deployed.

Police were notified at 2:10 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 1,438th injurious crash reported in July 2024, and the 10,237th injurious crash reported in 2024. It was the 63rd fatal crash for 2024.