6 Hospitalized, 3 Critically Injured in Roscoe Village Chain-Reaction Crash

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Six people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after a chain-reaction crash in Chicago's Roscoe Village neighborhood early Sunday morning. Police say a black Honda sedan traveling eastbound on Addison Street ran a red light and struck a white Toyota SUV, causing it to flip and hit a light pole. The impact also caused the Honda to hit a black Toyota sedan.

Why it matters

Chain-reaction crashes like this one can result in serious injuries and significant property damage, highlighting the importance of safe driving practices and adherence to traffic laws, especially in urban areas with high pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

The details

According to police, the Honda sedan's driver, a 21-year-old man, and two passengers, a woman and a 22-year-old man, were all hospitalized in critical condition with 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 with head cuts. The Toyota sedan's driver, a 41-year-old woman, was also hospitalized for evaluation. Citations are pending, and the Chicago Police Department's Major Accidents Unit is investigating the incident.

• The crash happened just after 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

What’s next

The Chicago Police Department's Major Accidents Unit is investigating the incident, and citations are pending against the Honda sedan driver.