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Crash on Chicago's Southwest Side leaves man critically hurt, bus shelter damaged

Driver critically hurt after striking another car, bus shelter in West Englewood
Driver critically hurt after striking another car, bus shelter in West Englewood 00:28

CHICAGO (CBS) – One driver was critically hurt after crashing into another vehicle in West Englewood Friday night.

The crash happened in the 6100 block of South Racine Avenue just before 11:30 p.m.

A 22-year-old man was heading southbound on Racine in a Ford pickup when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a male driver in a red sedan, police said.

The driver of the pickup then struck a CTA bus shelter before coming to a stop. He was taken by the Chicago Fire Department to the University of Chicago in critical condition.

No other injuries were reported.

The Major Accidents unit was investigating.

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