6 Injured in 3-Car Crash on Chicago's North Side

Police say a speeding car ran a red light, causing a collision that flipped an SUV and involved a third vehicle.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 11:39pm

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Six people were hospitalized after a three-car crash on Chicago's North Side early Sunday morning. Police say a black Honda sedan was speeding eastbound and ran a red light, hitting a white Toyota SUV and causing it to flip over and hit a light pole. The Honda then struck a third vehicle, a black Toyota sedan. The drivers and passengers of the involved vehicles were all transported to local hospitals with varying degrees of injuries.

Why it matters

Multi-car crashes like this one can have serious consequences, often resulting in major injuries or even fatalities. This incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of traffic safety, especially in dense urban areas like Chicago's North Side.

The details

According to the Chicago Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:21 a.m. in the 2300 block of W. Addison Street in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. The 21-year-old driver of the black Honda sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed and ran a red light, striking the white Toyota SUV. The impact caused the SUV to flip over and hit a light pole. The Honda then lost control and collided with a third vehicle, a black Toyota sedan on Western Avenue.

  • The crash occurred around 3:21 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the crash.

21-year-old driver of black Honda sedan

The driver who ran the red light and caused the initial collision, now in critical condition.

57-year-old driver of Toyota SUV

The driver of the vehicle that flipped over, now in fair condition.

41-year-old female driver of black Toyota sedan

The driver of the third vehicle involved in the crash, now in good condition.

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What’s next

The CPD Major Accidents Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate the crash, and citations related to the incident are pending.

The takeaway

This crash serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of safe and responsible driving, especially in densely populated urban areas. It highlights the need for increased traffic enforcement and education to prevent such dangerous incidents from occurring.