A teenager has died as a result of a car collision in the northern suburbs on Sunday, according to fire officials. The car involved in the incident was split into two pieces. Two cars were involved in the wreck in the 1200-block of East Lake Avenue just after 11 p.m. Marko Niketic, 17, was driving one of the vehicles, police said. He died in the crash, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner.
Niketic’s passenger was critically injured and taken to a hospital, police said. Two cars were involved in the wreck in the 1200-block of East Lake Avenue just after 11 p.m. Marko Niketic was driving one of the vehicles involved in the crash, police said. He died in the crash according to the Cook County Medical Examiner. Niketic’s passenger was critically injured and taken to a hospital, police said. A pale-colored vehicle was divided into two parts, with the rear section forcefully separated from the front half. The car, which had a dark hue, sustained extensive damage to both the front and rear sections, with the bonnet completely crushed into the windshield.
The individual who made the emergency call to report the accident alleges that they were being closely followed by a motorist operating a Mustang vehicle. According to the witness, one of the drivers overtaken him at a minimum speed of 90 mph before the collision occurred. According to him, the driver toggled his headlights. “I observed him activate his lights once more, and shortly thereafter, I witnessed lights in the sky, as if one of the cars had been struck. One of the cars involved was in the process of pulling out, and I believe it was impacted from the side,” stated the witness.
Relatives and acquaintances were present at the location. There have been no additional identities made public. The Glenview Police Department has announced the closure of East Lake Avenue in all directions, spanning from Wagner Road to Waukegan Road. The Major Crash Assistance Team of the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force is providing assistance to the police in their investigation. The official reason of the crash has not been determined yet.
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