Chicago U.S. Marine veteran killed in crash near I-55 and Midway Airport, police say
FOREST VIEW - A Chicago U.S. Marine veteran was killed in a crash near Interstate 55 and Midway International Airport early Friday, authorities said.
What we know:
The crash occurred about 1:10 a.m. near 47th Street and Central Avenue in Forest View.
According to the Forest View Police Department, two vehicles were involved in the crash. When officers arrived, they found a man on the ground with critical injuries.
An off-duty first responder provided medical aid at the scene before the victim was transported to a local hospital, where they later died from their injuries, police said.
The victim was identified as Angel Collins, 35, of Chicago.
What we don't know:
No other injuries were reported. Police have not said what caused the crash, and the circumstances leading up to it remain under investigation.
What's next:
The area around 47th Street and Central Avenue remains closed to traffic as authorities investigate.
The investigation is ongoing.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Forest View Police Department.