Driver runs red light, strikes minivan, crashes into building in North Austin, Chicago police say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Driver runs red light, strikes minivan, crashes into building: CPD
A man was taken into CPD custody after running a red light in North Austin on Wednesday, police said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A driver rammed a minivan into a building on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.

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The crash happened in the Wednesday around 4:40 p.m. in the 5200-block of Division Street,

A man, 27, was speeding in a GMC Acadia and ran a red light, and crashed into a Honda minivan.

Both vehicles ended up crashing into a building.

The 27-year-old had minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

No other injuries were reported.

The driver of the GMC Acadia was taken into police custody with citations for disobeying a red light and Failure to Reduce Speed. Charges are pending.