A pre-dawn crash at one of Cicero’s busiest intersections sent two police officers to the hospital and tied up traffic early Monday, after a squad car and two other vehicles collided at Roosevelt Road and Cicero Avenue.
The wreck happened around 4:49 a.m. Both officers in the squad car were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, though their conditions were not immediately released as investigators worked the scene and sorted through the mangled vehicles.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, a town spokesperson said the crash involved three vehicles, including the police car, and the intersection was shut down in all directions while crews documented the scene and cleared debris. Drivers were urged to steer clear of the area as the morning commute ramped up.
Commuters were warned to expect delays, with several bus routes that usually run along Roosevelt and Cicero temporarily detoured around the closure. Riders can check the CTA for real-time bus reroute and service alerts as traffic patterns gradually return to normal.
Why This Junction Matters
The Roosevelt and Cicero crossing is no stranger to serious incidents. In late 2024, a car chase and shooting at the same general area left one person dead and several others hurt, as reported by ABC7 Chicago.
Local planners have also had eyes on this stretch for a while. Roosevelt Road and Cicero Avenue are flagged among the town’s high-crash corridors in the Town of Cicero safety action plan, which calls for targeted enforcement and engineering fixes along those major arteries.
What Happens Next
Investigators remained at the scene into the morning, treating the crash as an active investigation, with additional details expected later Monday, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Town officials had not released the officers’ names or updated medical information as of publication.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information is asked to contact the Cicero Police Department. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
