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Chicago, IL (January 19, 2026) – A collision involving injuries was reported on I‑94 southbound near 111th St in Chicago, leading to the hospitalization of one driver, according to emergency dispatch communications.
The incident occurred on January 17, just before 9:30 p.m., prompting a response from multiple police units and fire crews. First responders arrived to find a red 2019 Lincoln sedan involved in the crash. The driver of the Lincoln was transported from the scene by Chicago Fire Department ambulance unit 24 to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Medical Center.
Authorities have not released the extent of the driver’s injuries, though dispatch confirmed the transport to a hospital for further evaluation. Details on other vehicles or additional injuries were not immediately available.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Traffic in the area was likely impacted during emergency operations.
Our thoughts go out to the individual injured in this incident, and we wish them a full and timely recovery.
