An early-morning crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Soldier Field left a woman dead and four others hospitalized Sunday, according to Chicago police.
The collision happened around 2:21 a.m. in the 2500 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Police said the driver lost control, and the vehicle slammed into a pole and the center median. Multiple people in the car were taken to nearby hospitals.
What Officials Said
As reported by ABC7 Chicago, the woman was rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver and three other passengers were also taken to UChicago and are expected to survive, according to the station.
Authorities have not released any identifying details about the victim.
Police Response And Reporting
Chicago police said Major Accidents detectives are handling the investigation and have not yet indicated whether any citations or charges are expected.
According to the Chicago Police Department, traffic crash reports are documented and released through the department's records process, which can take time as investigators piece together what happened.
Why This Stretch Draws Attention
DuSable Lake Shore Drive has seen several serious crashes in recent years, including a wrong-way collision that killed two people, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Those incidents have fueled ongoing questions about safety on parts of the iconic roadway.
Police have not released the victim's name, and it remained unclear whether any citations would be issued in the latest crash. This story will be updated if authorities provide additional details.
