Woman seriously hurt after pick-up truck crashes into viaduct on South Side

The accident happened in the 7700 block of South Avalon Avenue.

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Two people were hurt in a crash April 20, 2021 in Grand Crossing.

Two people were hurt in a crash April 20, 2021 in Grand Crossing.

Chicago Fire Department

A woman was seriously injured when her pick-up truck crashed into a viaduct Tuesday night in Grand Crossing on the South Side.

The woman and a passenger were headed north when they crashed in the 7700 block of South Avalon Avenue around 10:15 p.m., according to Chicago fire officials.

The woman was seriously injured and the passenger refused treatment, fire officials said.

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