One person killed near 11139 S HALSTED ST in Roseland
A driver was killed after a Sunday early morning collision with a fixed object in Roseland on April 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM.
The crash occurred near 11139 S HALSTED ST, on a road divided by a median barrier. 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 attributed the cause of the crash to reckless, careless, or aggressive driving.
A 2005 Buick Lucerne was heading north while passing another vehicle. The police report described the driver, a 69-year-old man, as attempting to pass improperly. His airbag deployed; he was killed.
Police were notified at 12:16 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 883rd injurious crash reported in April 2025, and the 4,707th injurious crash reported in 2025. It was the 22nd fatal crash for 2025.
Where it happened
11139 S HALSTED ST
- Neighborhood
- Roseland
- Ward
- 21st Ward
- Nearest streets
- S HALSTED ST
Street view: 41.6912° N, 87.6422° W
1 person and 1 vehicle
Reported Conditions
- Crash type
- OTHER
- Primary cause
- OPERATING VEHICLE IN ERRATIC, RECKLESS, CARELESS, NEGLIGENT OR AGGRESSIVE MANNER
- Weather
- CLEAR
- Lighting
- DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
- Road surface
- DRY
- Road defect
- NO DEFECTS
- Trafficway
- DIVIDED - W/MEDIAN BARRIER
- Traffic control
- NO CONTROLS
- Speed limit
- 30 MPH
Raw data
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