Three people severely injured, and two other people injured near 4018 N CICERO AVE in Portage Park

Two passengers and a driver were severely injured after a Thursday early morning collision with a fixed object in Portage Park on April 16, 2026 at 4:29 AM. 2 other people reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 4018 N CICERO AVE, 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 2024 KIA Forte was heading north. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was not wearing a seat belt, his airbag deployed, and was totally ejected; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries. A 26-year-old male passenger was not wearing a seat belt, his airbag deployed from the front, and was totally ejected; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries. A 22-year-old male passenger was not wearing a seat belt and his airbag deployed from the front; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries. A 17-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed from the front. A 23-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed from the front.

Police were notified at 4:29 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 674th injurious crash reported in April 2026, and the 4,594th injurious crash reported in 2026.