One person killed near 125 N HAMLIN BLVD in Garfield Park
A driver was killed after a Tuesday evening collision with a fixed object in Garfield Park on February 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM.
The crash occurred near 125 N HAMLIN BLVD, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was wet. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.
A 2013 Buick Lacrosse was heading north while skidding or losing control. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was killed; his airbag deployed and he was trapped.
Police were notified at 8:37 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 969th injurious crash reported in February 2026, and the 2,326th injurious crash reported in 2026. It was the 15th fatal crash for 2026.
Where it happened
125 N HAMLIN BLVD
- Neighborhood
- Garfield Park
- Ward
- 28th Ward
- Nearest streets
- N HAMLIN BLVD
Street view: 41.8827° N, 87.7207° W
1 person and 1 vehicle
Reported Conditions
- Crash type
- OTHER
- Primary cause
- UNABLE TO DETERMINE
- Weather
- CLEAR
- Lighting
- DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
- Road surface
- WET
- Road defect
- —
- Trafficway
- NOT DIVIDED
- Traffic control
- NO CONTROLS
- Speed limit
- 30 MPH
Raw data
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