Man killed after car crashes into Little Calumet River in West Pullman
The CPD Marine Unit recovered the victim's body from a partially submerged car in the 800 block of West 129th Place.
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The CPD Marine Unit recovered the victim's body from a partially submerged car in the 800 block of West 129th Place.
The passenger, a 30-year-old woman, exited the car before it entered the water. She was taken to Christ Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
We are told that altogether, the damages will most likely surpass $1.1 million.
One of the boats was a sightseeing boat used on the Chicago River. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
We are told that altogether, those damages will most likely surpass $1.1 million. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
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