Crash sends tow truck into South Shore restaurant, video shows

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Tow truck crashes into South Shore building, video shows

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A crash sent a tow truck into a South Side restaurant, Chicago police said.

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Video shows the truck sitting outside a restaurant in the 1600-block of 79th Street in the South Shore neighborhood.

The crash happened across from the historic Avalon Regal Theater at 9:30 a.m., police said.

A man, 26, was driving eastbound in a car when it reportedly crashed into the tow truck, police said.

A 28-year-old man was driving the tow truck.

No major injuries were reported.

No citations are being issued.

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