Two people were killed, and three others were critically injured early Thursday in a multi-vehicle crash on the inbound Bishop Ford Freeway (I-94) on Chicago's Far South Side. The collision, in the Pullman neighborhood near 111th Street, shut down inbound lanes for hours as state police launched a morning-long investigation. Emergency crews rushed the injured to nearby hospitals while troopers worked the scene.
Crash details from troopers
According to WGN-TV, Illinois State Police said the crash happened around 2 a.m. when an SUV taking the 111th Street ramp to the inbound Bishop Ford collided with other vehicles. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, the station reported, and three others were critically hurt and taken to area hospitals. Troopers stayed on the freeway into the morning as investigators documented the wreckage.
Why this stretch matters
The Pullman stretch of I-94 has seen several serious incidents in recent months, including major crashes and large vehicle fires, which has amplified worries about safety along this industrial corridor. Hoodline previously reported on a deadly semi-truck blaze near I-94 in Pullman earlier this year, a stark reminder of how heavy truck traffic and tight ramps can complicate emergency response.
Investigation and traffic impact
Illinois State Police are leading the investigation and have not yet released the victims' names or identified a possible cause, WGN-TV reports. Troopers closed inbound lanes near 111th Street while they processed the scene, and officials warned drivers to expect lingering delays in the area through the morning commute.
What comes next
The Cook County medical examiner will handle the formal identification of those killed, and authorities say more information will be released as next-of-kin notifications are completed and the investigation moves forward. Anyone with information or dash-cam video that could help reconstruct the crash is typically asked to contact Illinois State Police.
