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Chicago, IL (January 8, 2026) – A CTA bus driver was injured in a crash involving a hit-and-run vehicle near the intersection of E 79th St and S Cottage Grove Ave on the night of January 7. The incident occurred late in the evening and prompted both medical and police response.
According to dispatch audio, the vehicle that struck the bus fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. The injured bus driver was transported to St. Bernard Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Officials confirmed the CTA bus was later returned to its garage following the incident.
Police officers were dispatched to the hospital to gather further details from the driver. The fleeing vehicle was described as a silver sedan with identifying information withheld. Investigators are reviewing available information to locate the driver responsible.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine how the crash occurred and identify the suspect vehicle.
Our thoughts are with the bus driver injured in this incident, and we wish them a full recovery.
