2 dead, 2 hospitalized in traffic accidents in Mayfair, Little Village

Two people were killed and two others were hospitalized Sunday night in traffic crashes in Mayfair and Little Village.

About 10:20 p.m., a man driving an Acura sedan was going west in the 4200 block of West Montrose Avenue when he struck a GMC SUV and then a Nissan sedan, Chicago police said.

A 20-year-old passenger in the Acura was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. He was identified as Sergio Reyes of Belmont Cragin by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

The driver, 22, of the car was taken to the same hospital in serious condition, officials said.

No other injuries were reported.

About 15 minutes later, and less than 15 miles south, a man was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer going south in the 3300 block of South Kedzie Avenue when he struck a man crossing the street, police said.

Larry Davis, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

The 32-year-old driver of the Explorer was taken to St. Anthony’s Hospital in good condition, police said.

The Major Accidents Unit were investigating both crashes.