Chicago, IL (May 28, 2026) – At least 20 people were hurt Wednesday evening, May 27, when a chain-reaction crash that involved two CTA buses and a red sedan unfolded near Lake Street and Homan Avenue in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. Witnesses say the sedan ran a red light at Homan, setting off the sequence of events.
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According to the CTA, the sedan struck a southbound Route 82 bus near the intersection, which then collided with a northbound bus traveling in the opposite direction. Emergency units were called to the scene around 6:42 p.m.
Chicago Police said nine people were taken to hospitals. Among them: the driver of the sedan, one of the CTA bus drivers, and seven passengers. One person was in critical condition, five were in serious condition, and three were listed in good condition. An additional nine people were treated at the scene for their injuries.
Several witnesses at the scene said police arrested the driver of the sedan. The people involved in the crash had not been publicly identified as of this report.
Investigators are still working to establish the full circumstances of the collision.
We hope everyone hurt that evening makes a steady and full recovery.
What Should Injured Bus Passengers Do After a Crash in Chicago, IL?
If you were riding a CTA bus in Chicago and were hurt in a crash, you may have legal options available to you. Illinois law allows passengers injured on public transit to pursue compensation claims, though specific procedures and deadlines apply.
To seek medical attention right away, even for injuries that seem minor, is one of the most important steps a person can take after a crash. Beyond health reasons, early documentation of your injuries creates a record that may matter later.
Chicago’s transit network is one of the busiest in the country, and serious crashes along routes like the Route 82 corridor and other West Side lines occur more often than many riders expect. These roads carry heavy bus traffic daily and have seen notable incidents over the years.
Bus crashes can result in a wide range of physical harm. Passengers seated or standing at the moment of impact may suffer whiplash, broken bones, head trauma, or soft tissue injuries to the back and neck. Some of these injuries take hours or days to become fully apparent, which is why a medical visit shortly after the crash is so valuable even when a person initially feels fine.
A Chicago personal injury attorney familiar with Illinois transit law can help identify who may bear responsibility, whether the driver of another vehicle, a transit agency, or some combination. Legal guidance can clarify what types of documentation are useful and what deadlines apply to your specific situation. A person can be eligible to seek compensation for medical costs, lost income, and other losses depending on the details of what happened.
If you have questions about your options following a bus or transit accident in Chicago, you can reach out to our team at Ankin Law. We have worked with many accident victims across Illinois and can help you understand your possible next steps.
To learn more, contact Ankin Law at (844) 600-0000. We can walk you through what may be available in your situation.
Note: We use outside sources such as news reports, police reports, social media platforms, and first-hand or eyewitness accounts about accidents that happen throughout the state of Illinois. We have not verified any of the facts surrounding this particular accident. Please contact Ankin Law, LLC, if you locate any incorrect information in our post. We will correct it immediately or remove a post if requested.
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