At least three people were injured after a speeding vehicle blew through a red light and slammed into a sedan, which then struck multiple pedestrians on Chicago’s South Side Monday night.
According to authorities, a black Mercedes was driving northbound in the 7500 block of South State Street at approximately 7 p.m. when it drove through a red light and collided with a Toyota sedan, which was traveling eastbound on 75th Street.
Police say the Mercedes then spun around, struck a tree and then hit two pedestrians, who were standing on a nearby sidewalk.
The occupants of the Mercedes fled the scene on foot, and are not in custody at this time.
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Police say that the driver of the Toyota sedan was rushed to a nearby hospital, where they were listed in critical condition.
The two pedestrians were also hospitalized in good condition, authorities said.
An investigation remains underway.
