One person killed, three people severely injured, and one other person injured near 7765 S VINCENNES AVE in Grand Crossing

A passenger was killed; and two other passengers and a driver were severely injured after a Tuesday early morning collision with a fixed object in Grand Crossing on November 19, 2024 at 2:12 AM. One other person reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 7765 S VINCENNES AVE, on a divided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was rainy, and the roadway was wet. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

A 2014 Chrysler 300 was heading south while skidding or losing control. The police report described the driver, a 19-year-old man, as going too fast for conditions. He was not wearing a seat belt and his airbag deployed from the front; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries. A 14-year-old male passenger was not wearing a seat belt and was trapped; he was killed. A 17-year-old male passenger was not wearing a seat belt, his airbag did not deploy, and was trapped; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries. A 16-year-old male passenger was not wearing a seat belt and was trapped; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries. A 22-year-old male passenger was not wearing a seat belt and was trapped; he reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

Police were notified at 2:15 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 881st injurious crash reported in November 2024, and the 16,582nd injurious crash reported in 2024. It was the 103rd fatal crash for 2024.