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Chicago, IL (January 18, 2026) – Emergency responders were dispatched on Friday afternoon to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near the intersection of West 79th Street and Ashland Avenue in Chicago’s South Side.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:09 p.m. on January 16. According to dispatch audio, a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area. Chicago Fire Department units were immediately sent to the scene to provide medical assistance.
The injured pedestrian received care on site, though her exact condition has not been publicly confirmed. She may have been transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, depending on the severity of her injuries.
Traffic around the intersection was temporarily affected as emergency crews worked to secure the area and begin an initial investigation. No additional details about the vehicle involved or the cause of the collision have been released at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we hope for her full and swift recovery.
