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One person killed near 2408 E 91ST ST in Calumet Heights

A driver was killed after a Tuesday night collision with a parked motor vehicle in Calumet Heights on May 14, 2024 at 11:53 PM.

The crash occurred near 2408 E 91ST ST, 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 attributed the cause of the crash to a driver's physical condition.

A 2003 Buick Park Avenue was heading west while turning right. The police report described the driver, a 38-year-old man, as failing to yield. His airbag deployed; he was killed.

There were two other vehicles involved but not being driven:

  • A 2003 Lexus RX, hit in the rear.
  • A 2012 Honda Civic, hit in the rear.

Police were notified at 11:53 PM. This was the 818th injurious crash reported in May 2024, and the 6,037th injurious crash reported in 2024. It was the 34th fatal crash for 2024.

Where it happened

2408 E 91ST ST

Neighborhood
Calumet Heights
Nearest streets
E 91ST ST

Street view: 41.7300° N, 87.5654° W

1 person and 3 vehicles

2003 Buick Park Avenue
Vehicle type
PASSENGER
Vehicle use
PERSONAL
Maneuver
TURNING RIGHT
Travel direction
W
First contact point
FRONT
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: 38-year-old man Killed
Airbag
DEPLOYED, COMBINATION
Physical Condition
OTHER
Reported Action
FAILED TO YIELD
Hospital
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
City
CHICAGO
State
IL
License State
IL
2003 Lexus RX (Unoccupied)
Vehicle type
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE (SUV)
Vehicle use
NOT IN USE
Maneuver
PARKED
Travel direction
W
First contact point
REAR
Plate state
IL
Unit number
2
2012 Honda Civic (Unoccupied)
Vehicle type
PASSENGER
Vehicle use
NOT IN USE
Maneuver
PARKED
Travel direction
W
First contact point
REAR
Plate state
IL
Unit number
3

Reported Conditions

Crash type
OTHER
Primary cause
PHYSICAL CONDITION OF DRIVER
Weather
CLEAR
Lighting
DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface
DRY
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
NOT DIVIDED
Traffic control
NO CONTROLS
Speed limit
30 MPH
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