A tragic crash on Chicago's West Side resulted in the death of a driver late Friday night. According to CBS Chicago, the male motorist was barreling down the 4900 block of West Madison Street in the South Austin neighborhood just before the clock struck midnight, when he reportedly lost control and collided with a parked semi-truck.
The outbreak of chaos on the quiet street led to a grim outcome. Emergency responders from the Chicago Fire Department rushed the victim to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. An investigation into the high-speed incident has been opened by the Major Accidents Investigation Unit, as noted by FOX 32 Chicago.
Details about the identity of the driver or the cause that led to the loss of control of the vehicle have not been released to the public. The crash did not result in any other physical injuries, providing at least a small solace in an otherwise grim night on Chicago's roadways.
This latest roadway tragedy adds to an already long list of accidents that pose questions about traffic safety and speed regulation in the bustling urban scape of Chicago. The Major Accidents Investigation Unit will continue to piece together the moments that preceded the fatal encounter between the man and a unmoving giant of the road.
