3 hurt after car drives into Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side, police say

Published August 22, 2026 6:29 AM CDT

Three people were hurt after the car they were in drove into Lake Michigan early Saturday morning on Chicago’s North Side.

What we know:

Officers responded to the scene a little before 1 a.m. in the 800 block of N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville, according to the Chicago Police Department.

A black two-door car lost control and drove into the lake, police said. The people inside were able to get out of the car and swim onto land.

A 26-year-old man dislocated his shoulder and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He was listed in fair condition.

Two 19-year-old men had minor injuries and were also taken to Northwestern in fair condition.

Police did not say why the car lost control.

Streeterville