7 injured, 1 seriously, in crash involving CTA bus on West Side

Seven people were injured Monday morning when a car collided with a Chicago Transit Authority bus in West Garfield Park on Chicago’s West Side. One person was reported in serious-to-critical condition, while the other six were listed in fair or good condition.

The Brief

The crash happened around 10:50 a.m. Monday, August 31, in the 4400 block of West Harrison Street near South Kostner Avenue and Congress Parkway.

Chicago police said a 46-year-old woman was driving a Toyota sedan when she crossed out of her lane and struck a CTA bus. The collision brought emergency crews to the area and led to seven people being transported to hospitals.

The Chicago Fire Department reported that one person suffered serious-to-critical injuries. Four others were listed in fair condition, while two were in good condition.

What We Know

The Toyota driver and two other people who were inside the car were transported to Stroger Hospital following the crash.

Four passengers on the CTA bus were also taken to area hospitals. They were reported to be in good condition. Some were transported to Stroger Hospital, while others were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital.

Images from the scene showed significant damage to the front of the Toyota. The CTA bus also sustained front-end damage, although the damage appeared less extensive.

The crash occurred in West Garfield Park near the intersection of Harrison Street and South Kostner Avenue. The area is close to major transportation routes, including Interstate 290.

Police have not released a detailed explanation for why the Toyota crossed out of its lane. Investigators are working to determine what happened immediately before the collision.

The driver of the Toyota received a traffic citation following the crash.

What’s Next

Chicago police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Investigators are expected to examine the actions of the involved drivers and the events that led to the Toyota crossing lanes.

Officials have not reported any deaths connected to the crash. The most serious reported injury remains classified as serious-to-critical.

The investigation could lead to additional information about the traffic citation and the circumstances surrounding the collision.

For now, authorities have confirmed that seven people were injured, with one person suffering serious-to-critical injuries after the car collided with the CTA bus on Chicago’s West Side.