One person killed, and three other people injured near 6900 S STONY ISLAND AVE in South Shore

A passenger was killed after a Sunday early morning angle collision in South Shore on May 24, 2026 at 1:58 AM. 3 other people reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 6900 S STONY ISLAND AVE, at a t-intersection. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a traffic light. 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 disregarding traffic signals.

There were two motor vehicles involved in the crash:

• A passenger vehicle of unknown make was heading north. The police report described the driver, an unknown age male, as disregarding traffic controls/signals. The police report did not have additional details about the driver. His passenger, a 45-year-old man, reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.
• A 2016 Nissan Murano was heading east and was hit in the side-right. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was uninjured; his airbag deployed. A 64-year-old female passenger was killed. A 39-year-old female passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; her airbag deployed. An unknown age passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; their airbag deployed.

There was one other vehicle involved but not being driven: A 2006 Chevrolet Truck, hit in the rear.

Police were notified at 2:00 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 1,344th injurious crash reported in May 2026, and the 6,674th injurious crash reported in 2026. It was the 36th fatal crash for 2026.