One man was killed and four people injured in a crash early Thursday morning in Chatham on the South Side.
A 35-year-old man drove through a red light about 1:20 a.m. in the 7900 block of South King Drive and struck another vehicle with four people inside, according to preliminary information from Chicago police.
A 54-year-old man was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Derrick Reed.
Two women, 43 and 55, and the 35-year-old driver were also transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, according to Chicago fire department officials. The two women were in serious condition, while the 35-year-old was stabilized, the department said.
Another man, 51, was transported to Stroger Hospital where he was also stabilized, the department said.
The 35-year-old driver will be issued traffic citations, according to police.
The Chicago Police Major Accidents Unit is investigating.
