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1 killed, 3 hurt in West Garfield Park traffic crash, police say
One man is dead and three others were taken to the hospital following a traffic crash early Sunday morning on the city's West Side.
The crash happened just before 4 a.m. in the 3800 block of West Lake Street.
Chicago police said a blue Ford sedan, driven by a 20-year-old man, with three passengers, including a 22-year-old man, and two other 20-year-old men, was heading eastbound when the driver disregarded a traffic light and hit a red Chevy sedan.
The 22-year-old was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The three 20-year-olds were taken to Stroger Hospital with unknown injuries in fair condition.
The Chevy driver, a 37-year-old woman, and the passenger, a 35-year-old woman, refused medical treatment at the scene.
Citations are pending.
Investigation into the crash remains ongoing by the Major Accidents Investigation Unit.
