Man Injured After Car Crashes Into Chicago Bus Stop

The incident occurred in the Lakeview neighborhood on Sunday night.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:22am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass from a bus shelter window, the fragments reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the aftermath of a vehicle crashing into a public transit stop.The aftermath of a crash that sent a vehicle careening into a Chicago bus shelter, injuring a bystander and exposing the vulnerability of pedestrians at public transit stops.Chicago Today

A man was injured when a car involved in a crash veered into a CTA bus shelter where he was standing in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood on Sunday night. The crash occurred at the busy intersection of Belmont, Lincoln, and Ashland Avenues when a 19-year-old driver making a right turn sideswiped another vehicle, causing their SUV to strike the bus shelter. The injured man was taken to the hospital in good condition, while the drivers refused medical treatment.

Why it matters

Crashes involving pedestrians at bus stops are a serious safety concern, especially in dense urban areas like Chicago's Lakeview. This incident highlights the need for improved traffic safety measures and infrastructure to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred around 10:38 pm on Sunday when a 19-year-old driver in a white SUV was traveling south on Ashland Avenue and made a right turn onto Belmont Avenue. While making the turn, the SUV sideswiped another vehicle heading west on Belmont. The impact caused the SUV to veer off and strike a CTA bus shelter, injuring a man who was standing nearby.

  • The incident occurred around 10:38 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

19-year-old driver

The driver of the white SUV involved in the crash.

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What’s next

Police stated that traffic citations will be issued as a result of the crash, but did not provide further details on any potential charges or investigations.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for improved traffic safety measures, such as better intersection design, pedestrian protections, and driver education, to prevent similar crashes and protect vulnerable road users in dense urban areas like Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.