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Toddler killed, infant among 3 injured in crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Updated on: May 6, 2024 / 1:37 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

3-year-old girl killed, 3 others injured in DuSable Lake Shore Drive Crash

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A toddler has died, and an infant is among three others injured in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive late Sunday morning.

Chicago Police say a 31-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet Malibu in the 5300 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive just before noon when he lost control of his vehicle, striking multiple objects.

A 3-year-old girl was transported to Comer Children's Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

A 9-month-old girl, a 9-year-old girl, and a 25-year-old woman were all hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

The driver was cited for improper lane change.

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