CHICAGO, IL – A deadly rollover crash on the Southwest Side of Chicago left three people dead late Saturday night, according to authorities. Emergency crews responded to the scene after witnesses reported a vehicle that had overturned and burst into flames along a busy stretch of roadway.
The Deadly Crash
Chicago police said a single vehicle lost control at high speed, struck a curb or median, and rolled multiple times before coming to rest upside down. The car sustained heavy damage, trapping all three occupants inside as flames erupted from the engine area.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and worked to extinguish the blaze and remove the victims, but all three were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Officials said the crash appeared to involve no other vehicles.
Investigation and Early Findings
The Major Accidents Investigation Unit has taken over the case to determine what led to the crash. Authorities are examining whether speeding, impairment, or road conditions played a role in the incident. Investigators are reviewing traffic camera footage and witness accounts from nearby businesses.
“We’re piecing together exactly what happened in the seconds before impact,” a Chicago police spokesperson said Sunday. “It’s a heartbreaking scene and a reminder of how quickly high-speed driving can turn fatal.”…