3:08 AM Tue, Jun 23, 2026 2 months ago

One person killed, and one other person injured near 1405 W IRVING PARK RD in Lake View

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A driver was killed after a Tuesday early morning turning collision in Lake View on June 23, 2026 at 3:08 AM. One other person reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 1405 W IRVING PARK RD, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 35 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.

There were two motor vehicles involved in the crash:

A 2017 Jaguar F-Pace was heading north while turning right. The police report described the driver, a 51-year-old man, as attempting an improper turn. His airbag deployed; he was killed.
A 2026 Honda Accord was heading north and was hit in the front. The driver, a 40-year-old man, reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed.

Police were notified at 3:09 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 1,321st injurious crash reported in June 2026, and the 8,433rd injurious crash reported in 2026. It was the 43rd fatal crash for 2026.

Curated articles about this crash

June 24, 2026 by Chicago Sun-Times
52-year-old SUV driver killed in Lake View traffic crash
A 52-year-old driver was killed in a crash early Tuesday in Lake View when he tried to make a left turn from a parking lot, Chicago police said. Police said the lanes of travel were not clear as the driver proceeded to turn, and a black eastbound car hit his SUV.

Where it happened

1405 W IRVING PARK RD

Neighborhood: Lake View
Ward: 46th Ward
Nearest streets: W IRVING PARK RD
Intersections: W IRVING PARK RD & N SOUTHPORT AVE

Street view: 41.9542° N, 87.6645° W

2 people and 2 vehicles

2017 Jaguar F-Pace

Vehicle type: PASSENGER
Vehicle use: PERSONAL
Maneuver: TURNING RIGHT
Travel direction: N
First contact point: SIDE-LEFT
Plate state: IL
Unit number: 1

Driver: 51-year-old man Killed

Safety Equipment: NONE PRESENT
Airbag: DEPLOYED, COMBINATION
Reported Action: IMPROPER TURN
Hospital: ILLINOIS MASONIC HOSPITAL ADVANCE CARE
City: CHICAGO
State: IL

2026 Honda Accord

Vehicle type: PASSENGER
Vehicle use: PERSONAL
Maneuver: STRAIGHT AHEAD
Travel direction: N
First contact point: FRONT
Vehicle defect: NONE
Plate state: IL
Unit number: 2

Driver: 40-year-old man Injured (non-incapacitating)

Safety Equipment: NONE PRESENT
Airbag: DEPLOYED, COMBINATION
City: CHICAGO
State: IL
License State: IL

Reported Conditions

Crash type: VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE
Primary cause: UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather: CLEAR
Lighting: DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface: DRY
Road defect: NO DEFECTS
Trafficway: NOT DIVIDED
Traffic control: NO CONTROLS
Speed limit: 35 MPH

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