A shocking and tragic incident unfolded in suburban Oak Park, leaving multiple people injured and a community searching for answers.
Authorities reported that a 48-year-old man driving an SUV lost control after swerving to avoid a pedestrian in a crosswalk along Harlem Avenue. The vehicle struck several cars and a Pace bus, creating a chaotic scene that sent 14 people to the hospital. Eleven of the injured required medical treatment, though officials confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening.
Witnesses described the aftermath as deeply distressing. Dave Fee, a nearby store manager, recalled seeing the bus driver visibly shaken and in tears. Passengers were also seen crying, some appearing to be in pain while calling loved ones…