A tragic end came to a man's life after a vehicle he was in plunged into the Little Calumet River in West Pullman. The Chicago police reported that their Marine Unit retrieved the 30-year-old man from the river at around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, as stated by WGN-TV. Found near the 800 block of West 129th Place, the man was pronounced dead at the scene after exiting the partially sunken vehicle.
Accompanying the man in the car, a 30-year-old woman managed to get out before the grim descent into the water, according to the Chicago Tribune. With non-life-threatening injuries, she was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, as she spoke to authorities after the incident, describing the harrowing moments they faced.
The names of the victims have not been released yet, pending notification of their families. The Chicago police are currently investigating why the vehicle veered into the river, and details surrounding the event remain scarce.
In the aftermath, the police have not speculated publicly on the cause of the accident. However, the Chicago Tribune report mentioned the vehicle became partially submerged -- with the man still inside it. Chicago's frigid waters are unforgiving this time of year, presenting a dangerous scenario for anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves trapped within them.
