Footage from the area showed a toppled light pole and at least one vehicle on a sidewalk.
CHICAGO, IL - November 3, 2026
Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle near North Kostner and West Fullerton avenues on Monday evening, according to ABC7 Chicago. The crash prompted a large emergency response in the Hermosa neighborhood on the city's Northwest Side.
Key Facts
- Date: Monday evening; first reported November 3, 2026
- Location: Near North Kostner and West Fullerton avenues, Hermosa neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois
- Vehicles involved: A Chicago police vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: Two people hospitalized; their conditions were not immediately known
- Responding agencies: Chicago Fire Department
- Reported by: ABC7 Chicago
Crash Overview
The crash happened on Monday evening near North Kostner and West Fullerton avenues in the Hermosa neighborhood. As ABC7 Chicago described it, footage taken at the scene captured a toppled light pole and a vehicle that had ended up on a sidewalk. The large emergency response that followed was reported in the same area.
A Chicago Fire Department spokesperson confirmed that two people were injured and hospitalized. The spokesperson did not say whether the injured people are police officers, and their conditions were not immediately known.
According to ABC7 Chicago, it was not immediately clear what caused the crash, and authorities had not yet released additional information.
People Involved
Two people were reported injured and hospitalized. Reports did not say whether they are police officers, and their current conditions were not immediately known.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.