Man, 60, dies after crashing vehicle into elementary school in Hyde Park
CHICAGO (CBS) – A 60-year-old man is dead after crashing a van into an elementary school in Hyde Park Sunday morning.
Chicago Fire Department says the vehicle crashed into Bret Harte Elementary School, located at 1556 E. 56th St. around 6:50 a.m.
Chicago police said the man appeared to have lost consciousness before the crash.
He was found in critical condition after crashing into the school and was later pronounced dead, according to police.
Fire officials say the vehicle struck a gas line. People's Gas was requested to the scene.
0716 hrs Level 1 Hazmat
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1556 E 56th St (Bret Harte School) CFD responded for an auto in to the 2 story 150 x75 elementary school building after a traffic crash. Van struck a gas line. Peoples Gas contacted and on scene. Immediate response requested from the building dept,
Major Accidents and the Medical Examiner are investigating.