Man taken to hospital in critical condition after crashing into NW Side Dollar Tree: Chicago police

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An 83-year-old man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition after crashing into a Dollar Tree on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon, Chicago police said.

The man, who was driving a Nissan, crashed into the store's front window about 12:25 p.m. in the 5300-block of North Milwaukee Avenue in Jefferson Park, police said.

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The man was taken to Resurrection hospital in critical condition after the crash.

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It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash.

Video of the scene showed merchandise spilling out of the shattered front window.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.