A sport utility vehicle crashed into a suburban Chicago restaurant on Monday afternoon, leaving a teenager in critical condition and injuring four others. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. when the SUV collided with Fontano's Subs in Hinsdale.
A 14-year-old boy standing outside the restaurant was struck by the vehicle before it impacted the building. He was initially taken to Hinsdale Hospital and subsequently airlifted to Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago due to the severity of his injuries.
Three individuals inside the restaurant were also injured, either by the SUV itself or resulting debris. They were transported to a local hospital and are reported to be in serious condition. A fifth person sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate the driver, who was unharmed, was exiting a parking lot across the street when the crash happened. Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the accident, and no charges have been filed at this time.
