Pedestrian Critically Injured on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago
Thursday evening, a pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by an SUV that ran a red light on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago.
Incident Details
The accident occurred around 9 p.m. in the 3600 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a light-colored SUV driven by a 26-year-old woman ran a red light and hit the pedestrian while she was crossing the street.
Victim and Response
The pedestrian’s identity has not been disclosed. Emergency responders transported her to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition.
Driver and Legal Actions
FOX 32 Chicago reported that the SUV driver received multiple citations related to the crash.
Investigation
The Chicago Police Department's Major Accidents Unit is conducting a thorough investigation to determine all the factors involved in the collision.
"A pedestrian was critically injured Thursday evening after being struck by an SUV on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Lake View," police said.
Summary: A pedestrian is in critical condition after an SUV ran a red light and struck her on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, prompting an investigation by Chicago police.