Fatal Vehicle Crash on Chicago’s Lower West Side

A tragic accident occurred on Monday afternoon, leading to the death of a 95-year-old woman. The incident took place in the city’s Lower West Side, as confirmed by Chicago police.

Details of the Incident

At around 5 p.m., the victim was traveling in a gray sedan with another woman. The vehicle was heading west in the 1900 block of West 18th Street when it collided with a black truck. The truck was stopped at a traffic light at the time of impact.

The collision caused the black truck to subsequently hit a silver sedan, which was also waiting at the traffic light. The police have reported these details as part of the ongoing investigation.

Victim Identification

The elderly passenger from the gray sedan was quickly transported to Stroger Hospital. Despite efforts to save her, she was declared dead at the hospital.

Her identity was later confirmed by the Cook County medical examiner’s office as Guadalupe Almendarez, a resident of the Clearing neighborhood.

Investigation and Aftermath

Others involved in the accident, including occupants of the black truck and silver sedan, chose not to receive medical treatment at the scene.

The Major Accidents Investigation Unit has taken charge of the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A recent vehicle accident on Chicago’s Lower West Side tragically claimed the life of a 95-year-old woman.