3:10 AM Wed, Mar 16, 2022 4 years ago

One person killed near 11942 S LAFAYETTE AVE in West Pullman

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A driver was killed after a Wednesday early morning collision with a fixed object in West Pullman on March 16, 2022 at 3:10 AM.

The crash occurred near 11942 S LAFAYETTE AVE, on a one-way 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 2012 Chevrolet Cruze was heading south. The driver, an 18-year-old man, was killed; his airbag did not deploy.

Police were notified at 3:11 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 531st injurious crash reported in March 2022, and the 2,582nd injurious crash reported in 2022. It was the 25th fatal crash for 2022.

Where it happened

11942 S LAFAYETTE AVE

Neighborhood: West Pullman
Ward: 9th Ward
Nearest streets: S LAFAYETTE AVE

Street view: 41.6767° N, 87.6240° W

1 person and 1 vehicle

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Vehicle type: PASSENGER
Travel direction: S
First contact point: FRONT
Plate state: IL
Unit number: 1

Driver: 18-year-old man Killed

Airbag: DID NOT DEPLOY
Physical Condition: REMOVED BY EMS
Hospital: ADVOCATE CHRIST
City: CHICAGO
State: IL

Reported Conditions

Crash type: OTHER
Weather: CLEAR
Lighting: DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface: DRY
Road defect: —
Trafficway: ONE-WAY
Traffic control: NO CONTROLS
Speed limit: 30 MPH

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