OAK LAWN, Ill. — A late-night drive turned deadly early Tuesday when a car carrying three juveniles slammed into a tree in the 9200-block of 50th Avenue, leaving 15-year-old Chicago resident Jayden Magdaleno dead, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner. Oak Lawn police say the crash is still under investigation and have not said how it happened or whether the other teens suffered serious injuries.
What officials said
According to ABC7 Chicago, officers were called out in the early morning hours to the 9200-block of 50th Avenue for a single-vehicle crash into a tree. The station reports that the Cook County Medical Examiner identified the teen who died as 15-year-old Jayden Magdaleno and that three juveniles were inside the vehicle at the time. Oak Lawn police have not released additional information as they continue to investigate.
Other reporting
A Nexstar-syndicated report republished by Yahoo News backs up those details and notes that no other vehicles were involved in the crash. Both outlets report that the case remains active and that authorities have not yet released the names of the other occupants.
Teen driving risk and context
Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for U.S. teens, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites inexperience, nighttime driving and having teen passengers in the car as major risk factors. The agency points to measures such as graduated driver licensing laws, strong seat-belt enforcement and close parental oversight as proven ways communities and families can help bring those risks down.
