42-year-old woman and 80-year-old man die, driver injured after SUV hits building, causing gas leak on Northwest Highway in Des Plaines, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Sun, 11/27/2022 - 6:14pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, November 27, 2022

Two Pedestrians Killed in SUV Crash Against 2 Buildings on Northwest Highway, Des Plaines

Des Plaines Fire Department’s Battalion Chief on arrival reported the SUV crashed into the building at 454 East Northwest Highway and confirmed that one person was in trapped under a vehicle. Firefighters and paramedics discovered two people dead at the scene, and discovered a gas leak hazard at the front of the building.

Des Plaines crash: 2 pedestrians killed after driver loses control, crashes into building

Investigators said the driver, who was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, was traveling with two minors - a girl and a boy. The children were not hurt.

Type: Car Accident