Two people killed, two people severely injured near 34 E MARQUETTE RD in Grand Crossing

A driver and a passenger were killed; and two other passengers were severely injured after a Sunday morning collision with a fixed object in Grand Crossing on January 18, 2026 at 5:22 AM.

The crash occurred near 34 E MARQUETTE RD, 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 dry. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

A 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was heading west. The driver, an 18-year-old man, was killed; his airbag deployed from the front and he was partially ejected. An 18-year-old male passenger was killed; his airbag deployed and he was partially ejected. An 18-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed from the front. A 14-year-old male passenger was not in a child restraint; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries.

There was one other vehicle involved but not being driven: A 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 PU, hit in the front-left-corner.

Police were notified at 5:22 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 776th injurious crash reported in January 2026, and the 776th injurious crash reported in 2026. It was the 8th fatal crash for 2026.