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1 injured after car crashes into building on Chicago's West Side

By Jenna Carroll
Updated  January 22, 2025 11:44am CST
North Lawndale
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A Ford Escape and Chevrolet Suburban sideswiped each other while traveling eastbound on the 3100 block of West Ogden early Tuesday morning.
    • The Suburban struck a building following the collision, and its driver was hospitalized with minor injuries.
    • No citations have been issued as of Tuesday morning.

CHICAGO - A car crashed into a building on Chicago's West Side early Wednesday.

What we know:

The incident occurred around 5:45 a.m. in the 3100 block of West Ogden Avenue. 

Two vehicles, a Ford Escape and a Chevrolet Suburban, were traveling east when they sideswiped each other, causing the drivers to lose control. 

The Suburban struck a nearby building as a result of the crash.

The driver of the Suburban, a 29-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition. 

No other injuries were reported.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear what caused the two vehicles to collide. 

Officials have not released further details about the incident or whether there is an ongoing investigation.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department. 

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