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Five-Vehicle Crash in Chicago Heights Kills Two, Injures Three Juveniles

Investigators are reconstructing the collision to determine the cause.

Overview

  • Chicago Heights police say a crash at Chicago Road and Joe Orr Road on Friday left two people dead and three juveniles hurt.
  • The pileup involved five vehicles, with airbags blown, wheels torn off, and debris scattered across the intersection.
  • The three injured juveniles were taken to nearby hospitals in unknown condition.
  • Joe Orr Road and Chicago Road closed for several blocks, and ComEd reported 353 customers lost power linked to the crash.
  • Police asked anyone with information to call 708-756-6400 as the South Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team investigates.