Categories: Chicago

A vehicle strikes two young girls in a driveway

A vehicle stroke two girls while backing up in a driveway. The four-year-old girl got killed in the incident while eight-year-old girl got injured. A woman, 74-year-old, was driving the car when she lost the control in backing up the vehicle, according to the police.

Chicago police said, “Two young girls were struck by a vehicle backing up in a driveway near Calumet Heights”. An old woman was driving the vehicle and she lost the control on vehicle while backing up and struck two young girls. The incident took place on the south side of Chicago city in the Calumet Heights neighborhood, according to the authorities.

A 4-year-old girl was taken to the Comer Children Hospital in a severe condition. The Cook County’s medical examiner’s office released the details of the girl brought to the area hospital. The office said, “Nalleeha Washington, 4-year-old, was pronounced dead by the hospital”. The unfortunate accident occurred when the driver was backing up her vehicle.

The 8-year-old girl was also struck by the vehicle and she got injured in the accident. She was treated on the spot as she was quite stable. There was no need to take her to the hospital, according to the police. Police have not given any details about the charges related to this accident. Washington was just four years old who lost her life in the accident.

Authorities responded to the incident happened in the Calumet Heights neighborhood where they found two girls struck by a vehicle in a driveway. One girl lost her life in the accident while other was got injured. Authorities said, “Treatment was given to the older girl on the scene which got injured while the younger girl was taken to the hospital in a critical situation”. Nalleeha Washington got killed in the incident and police have not said about the charges in this case.

Adyson Sipes

Staff writer for the Chicago Morning Star

Recent Posts

Fire FC II Signs Draft Pick Jack Sandmeyer

Chicago Fire FC II has signed defender Jack Sandmeyer, the club’s 2026 MLS SuperDraft selection, to an MLS NEXT Pro…

3 days ago

Chicago Strengthens Role in Medical Research

Chicago continues to rank among the nation’s leading hubs for medical research, supported by a network of major universities, hospitals,…

5 days ago

CTA Advances $3.6B Red Line Extension

For decades, residents of Chicago’s Far South Side have watched the city’s transit map end abruptly at 95th Street. Neighborhoods…

2 weeks ago

No. 18 Saint Louis Rolls Past Loyola 86-59

No. 18 Saint Louis extended its winning streak to 18 games Friday night, pulling away in the second half for…

2 weeks ago

Chicago Office Vacancies Climb to 28.2%

Office vacancy rates in Chicago have climbed to 28.2 percent, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and marking the 14th straight quarter of…

2 weeks ago

NBC Adds Kershaw, Rizzo, Votto to MLB Broadcast Team

NBC has finalized its broadcast lineup for its return to Major League Baseball coverage this season, officially adding recently retired…

2 weeks ago

This website uses cookies.