3-year-old girl killed, 3 others injured in crash along Lake Shore Drive

CHICAGO — A child was killed and three others, including an infant, were injured in a crash along DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday afternoon. 

According to Chicago police, the deadly crash unfolded just before 5:20 p.m. in the 5300 block of Lake Shore Drive.

Authorities say the driver of a Chevy Malibu, a 31-year-old man, was traveling along the roadway when he lost control of the vehicle and struck several objects.

Amid the crash, a 3-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries. She was later taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. 

Three others, including a 9-month-old girl, a 9-year-old girl and a 25-year-old woman, were all taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Currently, it is unclear why the driver lost control of the car. 

Authorteis have not yet identifeied any of the vicitms.