One person killed, one person severely injured, and two other people injured near 5327 S LAKE SHORE DR NB in Hyde Park

A passenger was killed and a driver was severely injured after a Saturday early morning head on collision in Hyde Park on September 24, 2022 at 1:15 AM. 2 other people reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 5327 S LAKE SHORE DR NB, on a road divided by a median barrier. The posted speed limit was 45 mph. It was dark but with streetlights and the weather was rainy. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

There were two motor vehicles involved in the crash:

• A 2021 Toyota Corolla was involved in the crash. The driver, a 30-year-old man, reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed. A 32-year-old female passenger was killed; her airbag deployed.
• A 2017 KIA Forte was involved in the crash. The driver, a 69-year-old woman, reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries; her airbag deployed. A 64-year-old female passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; her airbag deployed.

Police were notified at 1:15 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 1,151st injurious crash reported in September 2022, and the 11,598th injurious crash reported in 2022. It was the 96th fatal crash for 2022.