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CTA Bus Crashes into Apartment Building After Collision in Chicago
A driver allegedly ran a red light, causing a crash that sent a CTA bus into an apartment on the West Side.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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According to Chicago police, a 32-year-old woman allegedly ran a red light near Damen and Washington on the city's West Side, causing a crash that sent a CTA bus careening into an apartment building. The bus crash resulted in injuries to a 59-year-old man on the bus, the 32-year-old woman driving the other vehicle, and an 11-month-old baby girl who was a passenger in the woman's car. The apartment building sustained minor damage from the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the potential for serious consequences when traffic laws are disregarded. The crash also raises concerns about the safety of public transportation and the need for improved infrastructure and traffic enforcement to protect both passengers and pedestrians.
The details
Police said the 32-year-old woman blew through a red light, causing her vehicle to collide with the CTA bus. The impact sent the bus careening into an apartment building, causing some minor damage. A 59-year-old man on the bus was taken to Stroger Hospital and is expected to be okay. The woman driving the sedan was also taken to Stroger Hospital and is expected to be okay. The 11-month-old baby girl who was a passenger in the sedan suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Stroger Hospital.
- The incident occurred around 9:19 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
The players
32-year-old woman
The driver of the sedan who allegedly ran the red light, causing the crash.
59-year-old man
A passenger on the CTA bus who was injured in the crash and taken to the hospital.
11-month-old baby girl
A passenger in the sedan who suffered minor injuries in the crash.
What’s next
Chicago police are investigating the crash and the driver of the sedan was issued a citation.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices and the need for improved traffic safety measures to protect both public transportation users and other motorists on the roads.
