Police said the driver of the Dodge SUV has not been identified so far, and few other details have been reported.
CHICAGO, IL - November 1, 2026
Eight people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on the South Side of Chicago early Sunday, police said. On the 5400 block of S. Ashland Avenue, ABC7 Chicago reported that the collision came shortly past midnight.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location: 5400 block of S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash
- Vehicles involved: Dodge SUV, Chevy truck, Ford sedan
- Injuries / fatalities: Eight people hospitalized; no fatalities reported
- Responding agencies: Chicago police
- Reported by: ABC7 Chicago
Crash Overview
ABC7 Chicago reported that shortly past midnight, a collision unfolded along S. Ashland Avenue, specifically in the 5400 block. The publisher reported that the Dodge SUV was traveling northbound when its driver allegedly failed to obey a traffic signal. The SUV then struck a Chevy truck and a Ford sedan.
Chicago police said eight people were hospitalized as a result of the crash. The publisher reported that the driver of the Dodge SUV had not been identified. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- Six passengers in the Dodge SUV were taken to area hospitals and listed in fair condition.
- Two passengers in the Chevy truck were taken to a local hospital and listed in serious condition.
- The driver of the Ford sedan refused emergency medical services at the scene.
Investigation Status
Chicago police are the responding agency. ABC7 Chicago reported that the Dodge SUV driver allegedly disregarded a traffic signal before the crash. Police said the driver had not been identified, and no other cause or citations were reported.