3 Critically Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash After Speeding Car Runs Red Light

Chicago police say the crash occurred in the city's North Side early Sunday morning.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 11:07pm

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Six people were involved in a three-vehicle crash in Chicago's North Center neighborhood after a speeding black Honda sedan ran a red light and collided with a Toyota SUV and a Toyota sedan. Three people in the Honda were taken to area hospitals in critical condition, while the other drivers and passengers suffered less severe injuries.

Why it matters

Crashes caused by reckless driving and running red lights are an ongoing public safety concern in Chicago, leading to serious injuries and raising questions about enforcement and infrastructure improvements to prevent such incidents.

The details

According to police, the crash happened just before 3:30 a.m. on West Addison Street when the speeding Honda sedan ran a red light and hit the Toyota SUV, causing it to flip over and hit a light pole. The Honda then lost control and struck the Toyota sedan. The 21-year-old male driver of the Honda, a 22-year-old male passenger, and an unidentified adult female passenger were all taken to hospitals in critical condition.

  • The crash occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Honda sedan driver

A 21-year-old male driver of the Honda sedan that ran the red light and caused the crash.

Toyota SUV driver

A 57-year-old man driving the Toyota SUV that was hit by the Honda sedan.

Toyota sedan driver

A 47-year-old woman driving the Toyota sedan that was also struck in the crash.

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What’s next

Police say citations are pending as they continue to investigate the crash.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing dangers of reckless driving and running red lights in Chicago, which can lead to devastating consequences for both drivers and innocent bystanders. It underscores the need for enhanced traffic enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and public awareness campaigns to improve road safety.