Infant among 3 injured in Avalon Park crash

A 17-year-old girl was driving a Buick sedan in the 8000 block of South Stony Island Avenue when she was struck by an Infiniti while attempting to cross three lanes of traffic.

Three people were injured in a crash Feb. 16, 2021 in Avalon Park.

Three people were injured in a crash Feb. 16, 2021, in Avalon Park.

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Three people, including a 6-month-old girl, were injured in a crash Tuesday in Avalon Park on the South Side.

A 17-year-old girl was driving a Buick sedan about 7:55 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Stony Island Avenue when she was struck by an Infiniti while attempting to cross three lanes of traffic, Chicago police said.

The Buick then hit a median and the Infiniti struck a light pole, according to police.

The teen driver of the Buick was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, police said.

A 28-year-old woman and a 6-month-old girl riding in the Infiniti were taken to Comer Children’s Hospital in good condition, police said.

The 28-year-old man driving the Infiniti refused medical assistance. No other injuries were reported, police said.

Citations are pending, according to police.

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