2 killed, 2 seriously injured in car crash in Downers Grove, police say

Friday, March 27, 2026
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured in a car crash in the west suburbs, police said.

The crash happened around 6:53 p.m. near Highland Avenue and 35th Street in Downers Grove, police said.



Video from the crash scene showed two damaged cars.



Police say a car was turning and was hit by another vehicle. The driver and passenger of the turning car both died. A driver and passenger in the second vehicle are in the hospital.



Police blocked off part of Highland Avenue during the investigation.

The crash is under investigation.
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