Deadly South Side Collision Leaves Two Dead, One in Critical Condition

Deadly South Side Collision Leaves Two Dead, One in Critical Condition

A sister remains in **critical condition** after the same violent crash that claimed the lives of her **18-year-old sibling** and another young passenger — a tragedy police say was caused by a driver’s **failure to yield** at a busy South Side intersection.

The collision happened just after **9:30 p.m. Friday** at the intersection of **West 75th Street and Vincennes Avenue**. According to Chicago Police, a **37-year-old woman** driving a **gray Buick sedan** attempted to turn left onto Vincennes from 75th Street. She was heading westbound and reportedly did not see the **black Dodge Charger** traveling eastbound toward her. The Charger struck the passenger side of

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the Buick with tremendous force, sending debris flying across multiple lanes and leaving both vehicles mangled in the roadway.Emergency crews rushed to the scene within minutes. Inside the Dodge, two passengers — both teenagers — were found with **fatal injuries**. One of them, an **18-year-old woman**, was pronounced dead at the scene, while another young passenger was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

A **third occupant**, the deceased teen’s sister, was pulled from the wreckage in critical condition and transported to the **University of Chicago Medical Center**, where she remains under intensive care.The Buick driver was also hospitalized but is expected to recover. Preliminary reports indicate **no signs of impairment**, though investigators continue to analyze crash data, speed, and lighting conditions.

The intersection, known for its heavy nighttime traffic, was closed for several hours as **accident reconstruction specialists** worked to piece together the chain of events.Family members have described the sisters as “inseparable,” and loved ones have begun gathering at the site to lay flowers and candles — marking yet another devastating reminder of how quickly a routine drive can turn into heartbreak.

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