2 Children Struck by Car in Englewood

Incident occurred Friday morning in Chicago neighborhood

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Two children were hit by a car in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago on Friday morning. The Chicago Fire Department responded to the scene at 69th and Paulina Streets and transported the juveniles to local hospitals, though their current conditions are unknown.

Why it matters

Pedestrian safety, especially for children, is an ongoing concern in many urban areas. This incident highlights the need for increased traffic calming measures and driver awareness in neighborhoods with high foot traffic.

The details

The Chicago Fire Department confirmed they responded to the incident at the intersection of 69th and Paulina Streets in the Englewood neighborhood on Friday morning. The two juvenile victims were transported to local hospitals, but their current conditions have not been released. The circumstances surrounding the collision are still under investigation.

  • The incident occurred on Friday morning, February 20, 2026.

The players

Chicago Fire Department

The city's fire and emergency medical services agency that responded to the scene and transported the injured children to local hospitals.

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What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine the cause and any potential charges.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for increased safety measures and driver awareness in neighborhoods with high pedestrian traffic, especially where children are present, in order to prevent such tragic accidents.