Stolen SUV crashes into Maxwell Street Grill in South Chicago: police

SUV crashes into Maxwell Street Grill in South Chicago

An SUV crashed into Maxwell Street Grill Friday morning in the South Chicago neighborhood.

CHICAGO - A stolen SUV crashed into Maxwell Street Grill Friday morning in the South Chicago neighborhood.

What we know:

Around 3:43 a.m., an SUV driven by an 18-year-old man went off the road at the intersection of 79th Street and South South Chicago Avenue and plowed into the restaurant.

The SUV knocked over a fence and lightpole before hitting the side of the building.

The driver suffered injuries to his body and was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

No other injuries were reported.

The SUV used in the crash was previously reported stolen, according to CPD. The driver was taken into custody. Police said charges pending.

What we don't know:

Police have not said what caused the SUV to crash.