On Thursday evening, a pedestrian sustained critical injuries after being struck by an SUV that ran a red light on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Lake View neighborhood.
The crash occurred around 9 p.m. in the 3600 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. According to reports, a light-colored SUV, driven by a 26-year-old woman, failed to stop at a red light and hit the pedestrian while she was crossing the street.
The injured pedestrian, whose identity remains undisclosed, was promptly taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center and is currently in critical condition.
The driver of the SUV has been issued multiple citations related to the incident, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
The Chicago Police Department’s Major Accidents Unit is actively investigating the crash to determine all contributing factors.
This incident highlights the serious consequences of traffic violations and the ongoing efforts by authorities to address such dangerous behavior.