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One person killed near 1241 E 71ST ST in Grand Crossing

A driver was killed after a Tuesday afternoon collision with a fixed object in Grand Crossing on February 21, 2023 at 12:07 PM.

The crash occurred near 1241 E 71ST ST, on a road divided by a median barrier. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. The weather was clear and the roadway was dry. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

A 2010 Chrysler 300 was heading east. The driver, a 65-year-old man, was wearing a seat belt and his airbag did not deploy; he was killed.

Police were notified at 12:08 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 783rd injurious crash reported in February 2023, and the 1,880th injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 27th fatal crash for 2023.

Where it happened

1241 E 71ST ST

Neighborhood
Grand Crossing
Nearest streets
E 71ST ST· S KIMBARK AVE

Street view: 41.7659° N, 87.5942° W

1 person and 1 vehicle

2010 Chrysler 300
Vehicle type
PASSENGER
Vehicle use
PERSONAL
Travel direction
E
First contact point
FRONT
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: 65-year-old man Killed
Safety Equipment
SAFETY BELT USED
Airbag
DID NOT DEPLOY
Reported Visibility
NOT OBSCURED
Hospital
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
City
CHICAGO
License State
IL

Reported Conditions

Crash type
OTHER
Primary cause
UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather
CLEAR
Lighting
DAYLIGHT
Road surface
DRY
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
DIVIDED - W/MEDIAN BARRIER
Traffic control
NO CONTROLS
Speed limit
30 MPH
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