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One person killed, one person severely injured near 4312 S LAKE SHORE DR SB in Kenwood

A driver was killed and a passenger was severely injured after a Saturday early morning collision with a fixed object in Kenwood on July 13, 2024 at 3:24 AM.

The crash occurred near 4312 S LAKE SHORE DR SB, on a road divided by a median barrier. The posted speed limit was 45 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 2017 Buick Encore was heading south. The driver, an unknown age male, was killed; his airbag deployed from the front. A 12-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries.

Police were notified at 3:24 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 627th injurious crash reported in July 2024, and the 9,426th injurious crash reported in 2024. It was the 55th fatal crash for 2024.

Where it happened

4312 S LAKE SHORE DR SB

Neighborhood
Kenwood
Nearest streets
S LAKE SHORE DR

Street view: 41.8165° N, 87.5951° W

2 people and 1 vehicle

2017 Buick Encore
Vehicle type
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE (SUV)
Vehicle use
PERSONAL
Maneuver
STRAIGHT AHEAD
Travel direction
S
First contact point
SIDE-RIGHT
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: unknown age male Killed
Airbag
DEPLOYED, FRONT
Hospital
U OF C
Passenger: 12-year-old boy Incapacitated
Hospital
U OF C
City
CHICAGO
State
IL

Reported Conditions

Crash type
OTHER
Primary cause
UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather
CLEAR
Lighting
DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface
DRY
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
DIVIDED - W/MEDIAN BARRIER
Traffic control
NO CONTROLS
Speed limit
45 MPH
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