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Teen Killed, 2 Others Injured In Humboldt Park Crash

CHICAGO (CBS) -- An 18-year-old man was killed and two other teenagers were injured in a car accident late Thursday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Police said an 18-year-old man was driving in the 3200 block of West Division Street around 11:45 p.m., when he lost control, hit a parked car, and crashed into a tree.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. An 18-year-old male passenger also was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A 17-year-old male passenger suffered minor injuries, and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in good condition. An 18-year-old female passenger was not injured.

Area Five detectives were investigating, and citations were pending against the driver.

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