Woman, 3 Young People Ages 12 To 17, Injured In Rollover Crash On Lake Shore Drive Near Belmont Avenue

CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman and three young people were injured Saturday evening in a rollover crash on Lake Shore Drive near Belmont Avenue.

Police said a 36-year-old woman was driving a 1996 Toyota sedan north on Lake Shore Drive when her car slid toward the on-ramp from Belmont Avenue.

The car struck a pole and rolled over, and also hit another car that was heading north, police said.

Rollover EMS plan 1. Northbound LSD. At Belmont. Car lost control hit light pole and rollover to entrance ramp. Driver critical Illinois Masonic. 3 children to IMMC 1 Child to Laurie Children’s. pic.twitter.com/Mpv4id0bW3

— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) February 21, 2021

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The driver and her three passengers – ages 12 to 17 – were taken Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for treatment, police said. The Fire Department said the driver was in critical condition, and earlier made mention of a fourth child injured.

The car that was struck was a 2011 Toyota sedan with two people inside – neither of whom sought medical treatment or went to the hospital, police said.

The police Major Accidents Investigation Unit was investigating. No citations or charges had been issued late Saturday.