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Crash on Chicago's NW Side leaves 7 injured

By Will Hager
Published  May 11, 2026 5:53am CDT
Belmont Gardens
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Seven people were injured in a two-car crash Saturday night in Chicago’s Belmont Gardens neighborhood.
    • Police said a 17-year-old driver collided with another sedan while turning onto Diversey Avenue from Pulaski Road.
    • Two adults and five teens were hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

CHICAGO - Seven people, including three teenage girls, were hurt in a crash Saturday night in Chicago's Belmont Gardens neighborhood.

Chicago crash leaves 7 hospitalized

What we know:

The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Pulaski Road and Diversey Avenue, according to police.

A sedan being driven by a 17-year-old girl tried to turn eastbound from Pulaski onto Diversey when she hit another sedan that was driving north through the intersection.

The teen driver, a man and three other passengers between 14 and 18 years old were taken to Stronger Hospital where they were listed in good condition.

The 61-year-old driver of the other car, along with a woman who was his passenger, were also hospitalized with minor injuries.

Police are investigating the crash. There is no word on whether any citations have been issued.

The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.

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