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Driver in Skokie crash speeding excessively, resulting in 2 injuries.

Driver in Skokie crash speeding excessively, resulting in 2 injuries.

A crash on Friday night in Skokie left at least two individuals hospitalized. Authorities finished their investigation Saturday morning after 12 hours, assisted by the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT). The crash occurred at the intersection of Church Street and Keeler Avenue, with several vehicles sustaining heavy damage. A driver allegedly traveling at high speed caused the crash, resulting in one innocent victim being ejected from a vehicle. The hospitalized drivers were reported to be in stable condition. Witnesses described the incident as chaotic, with one neighbor mentioning it sounded like a bomb. Concerns over safety and prevention of speeding in the area have been raised by residents, who have requested additional safety measures like traffic lights and speed bumps. Further details from Skokie police on the incident are awaited as the investigation continues.

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