On Wednesday, a routine stop for gas on Stony Island Avenue in Chicago turned into a mess of crumpled metal when a car crashed into a BP gas station, slamming into the pump island and leaving clear damage to the canopy and forecourt.
According to CBS Chicago, video of the collision circulated online after the crash. The clip shows the vehicle at the pump island and the aftermath at the station, but it does not answer the big questions: whether anyone was hurt, what led up to the impact, or how exactly the driver lost control. The outlet reported no immediate statements from police or from station representatives.
The BP station is listed at 7448 S. Stony Island Ave., according to the Illinois State Fire Marshal's underground storage tank database, which confirms the station’s official record. The state entry classifies the location as an attended self-service facility and includes its fuel-storage registration.
Stony Island's recent crash pattern
Stony Island Avenue has been no stranger to serious wrecks in recent months and years. As deadly Stony Island smash coverage earlier this year detailed, investigators have documented collisions so forceful that vehicles ended up inside storefronts and bus shelters along the corridor, fueling longstanding safety concerns among South Side residents.
Beyond the circulated video, there were no immediate official details on Wednesday’s crash. This story will be updated if Chicago police, the Fire Department, or station management release additional information.
