CHICAGO, IL : 2 cars crash into storefronts blocks apart in Humboldt Park on Sunday, 24th September 2023

Two cars crashed into retail stores blocks apart along North Avenue Sunday night in Humboldt Park.

The first crash happened around 7:40 p.m. when a 2018 Lincoln SUV was traveling eastbound when it lost control and struck a retail shop in the 3200 block of West North Avenue.

The driver ran away from the car, leaving two passengers in the vehicle.

Roughly three hours later, a 2005 Ford SUV was traveling eastbound when the 45-year-old driver lost control and struck a light pole and a parked car before coming to a stop in the storefront of a retail store in the 2700 block of West North Avenue.

Police said they believe the crash is alcohol-related.

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