Lake Shore Drive crash: Woman killed, man hospitalized after car hits tree
Woman killed, man hospitalized in Lake Shore Drive crash
A fatal crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive leaves one dead and another in critical condition. Heres what police say happened.
CHICAGO - A crash Tuesday afternoon on DuSable Lake Shore Drive left one person dead and another critically injured, according to Chicago police.
What we know:
Just before 5 p.m., a black sedan traveling southbound in the 2900 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive lost control and struck a tree.
The vehicle was driven by an 18-year-old man, who sustained serious injuries and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
A female passenger in the car also suffered injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released her name.
What's next:
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the Chicago Police Department’s Major Accidents unit.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.