Fatal Crash on DuSable Lake Shore DriveFatal Crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive A tragic accident occurred on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a driver and injuries to an 11-year-old boy. According to Chicago police, a man lost control of his vehicle after a tire blew in the southbound lanes near the 4600 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The car struck a tree, causing multiple injuries to the driver. Despite being rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, the driver succumbed to his injuries. The 11-year-old passenger also suffered blunt force trauma to the head and body and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The Major Accidents Unit is investigating the cause of the crash. About the Author Jeramie Bizzle is a Web Producer for CBS Chicago. He joined the station in 2021 after interning there in 2017. Prior to that, he wrote for various publications, including the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com, and Sportskeeda.
CHICAGO (CBS) — A driver was killed and an 11-year-old boy was injured in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Saturday morning.
The accident happened just before 3:30 a.m. in the 4600 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago police say a man, whose age has not been released, was driving in the southbound lanes when he lost control of the vehicle after a tire blew and struck a tree.
The driver suffered multiple injuries and was taken in critical condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died a short time later.
An 11-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the vehicle, suffered blunt force trauma to the head and body and was also taken to the University of Chicago in critical condition.
The Major Accidents Unit is investigating the crash.
Jeramie Bizzle
