17-year-old driver arrested after SUV crashes into home in Garfield Ridge, Chicago police say

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Saturday, February 1, 2025
SUV crashes into home on SW Side: CPD
An SUV crashed into home Friday morning on South Natoma Avenue in Garfield Ridge, Chicago police said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 17-year-old boy was arrested after an SUV crashed into a home Friday morning on the city's Southwest Side.

The crash happened around 11:13 a.m. in the 5700 block of South Natoma Avenue in Garfield Ridge, Chicago police said.

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Cell phone video showed the aftermath after the vehicle caused significant damage to the front of a house.

Chicago police said the teen driver of the vehicle lost control before striking the house. He was taken into custody, but charges are still pending.

A person inside the home was taken to a hospital for observation, police said.

A witness told ABC7 the car was driving fast through the area.

No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate the crash.

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