2 injured, 1 rescued by Jaws of Life after DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Saturday, September 2, 2023
1 rescued after DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash
A person was rescued by the Jaws of Life after a DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash at Belmond Avenue in Lakeview, Chicago.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A serious crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive led to some dramatic moments on Friday evening.

The crash happened on the southbound side at West Belmont Avenue in Lakeview.

As Chopper 7 arrived, one person was still trapped in the car. Firefighters had to cut the top of the vehicle off to free that person.

The Chicago Fire Department said an 81-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man were in the car. The man was driving, and was the one who had to be rescued.

They are both hospitalized with serious injuries. Officials have not said what led to the crash.