CHICAGO — A deadly crash on the city’s West Side Friday has claimed the life of 55-year-old Leon Jordan, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Authorities said the incident occurred when a 42-year-old woman driving a vehicle collided with Jordan, who was behind the wheel of an SUV. The impact caused Jordan’s SUV to flip over. Emergency responders rushed him to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Chicago Police Department’s Major Accidents Investigation Unit (#MAIU) is leading the investigation into the crash. At this time, no details have been released regarding potential charges or contributing factors such as speed or impairment.
Police confirmed the woman involved in the crash remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Her condition was not disclosed, but officials noted she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The loss of Leon Jordan has left his family, friends, and community in mourning. Loved ones are remembering him as a caring and dependable figure whose presence brought warmth to those around him. Messages of prayer and support for Jordan’s family have already begun circulating on social media, with many expressing shock at the sudden and tragic circumstances.
The Major Accidents Investigation Unit continues to piece together the events that led up to the crash. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby intersections, collecting witness statements, and conducting a full reconstruction of the collision.
Authorities are asking anyone with additional information about the crash to contact CPD’s MAIU.
For now, the West Side community is grieving the loss of Leon Jordan, a man whose life was cut short in a tragic moment on Chicago’s streets.
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