Deadly Chicago crash: Woman remains missing after vehicle carrying 5 plunges into Little Calumet River
Man killed, woman missing after vehicle plunges into Little Calumet River
A woman remains missing after a vehicle carrying five people crashed into the Little Calumet River early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side.
CHICAGO - A 26-year-old woman remained missing Tuesday after a vehicle carrying five people crashed into the Little Calumet River on Chicago’s South Side, police said. A passenger pulled from the water was later pronounced dead.
Woman missing after Chicago crash
The crash happened around 2:31 a.m. near the 13000 block of South Indiana Avenue in West Pullman.
Police said a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling westbound when the driver lost control, struck a barrier and went into the Little Calumet River.
A 24-year-old male passenger was pulled from the water and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. He was identified as Trumayne Sanders.
The Marine Unit is still searching for 26-year-old Ralphelle Howard, who had not been located as of Wednesday morning.
Ralphelle Howard | Provided by family
The 24-year-old male driver was taken to Roseland Hospital in good condition with arm and shoulder pain. Police later issued him a citation for failure to reduce speed.
Two other passengers — a 22-year-old woman and a 27-year-old woman — were not injured.
What they're saying:
We spoke with Howard’s mother and sister, who were distraught at the scene.
"We hope she gets found safe and sound," the sister said through tears. "We just hope this rescue team can find my sister and make sure she’s fine. Whatever y’all gotta do, just find my sister."
Her mother added, "I just hope they find my baby, that’s all."
What's next:
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department and the family of Ralphelle Howard, who were at the scene.