Devastating Chain-Reaction Crash in Roscoe Village Leaves 6 Hospitalized, 3 in Critical Condition

Early Sunday morning, a severe multi-vehicle collision on Chicago’s North Side resulted in six individuals being hospitalized, three of whom sustained critical injuries, according to police reports.

The incident occurred in the Roscoe Village area, specifically at the intersection of West Addison Street and North Western Avenue, shortly after 3:20 a.m., authorities confirmed.

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Police stated that the crash was initiated when a black Honda sedan, traveling east on Addison Street, ran a red light and collided with a white Toyota SUV positioned southbound on Western Avenue.

The force of the collision caused the Toyota SUV to overturn and crash into a light pole. Simultaneously, the Honda sedan lost control, subsequently striking a black Toyota sedan that was headed north on Western Avenue.

The 21-year-old driver of the Honda sedan, along with two passengers—a woman and a 22-year-old man—were rushed to the hospital in critical condition, all suffering from head injuries.

The Toyota SUV’s driver, a 57-year-old man, and his passenger, a 37-year-old man, were hospitalized in fair condition. Both suffered cuts to the head.

The Toyota sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old woman, was hospitalized for evaluation.

Citations are pending, and CPD’s Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

CPD did not immediately provide further information about the crash.