Fatal Car Accident in Chicago Claims the Life of Charice Rush
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 11, 2023
Rush was pronounced dead, Dontrell Biggs and Christina Biggs were in critical condition
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Charice Rush's plans to celebrate her 37th birthday were cut short when the vehicle she was riding in collided with a CTA bus early Sunday morning.
The accident occurred just before 6 a.m. on South DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Rush was traveling northbound in a Dodge Journey with two friends, Dontrell Biggs (29) and Christina Biggs (32). Suddenly, the car made an unexpected U-turn and collided head-on with a CTA bus.
Rush was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center but tragically succumbed to her injuries. Meanwhile, Dontrell Biggs, who was driving at the time of the accident, is currently hospitalized in critical condition. His sister Christina Biggs is also listed as critical at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Thirteen passengers on the bus sustained minor injuries and received treatment from fire officials at the scene while seven others declined medical attention. Witnesses described how quickly everything unfolded during those fateful seconds.
Chicago police have stated that charges are pending as they continue their investigation into this tragic accident.
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Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Charice Rush, Dontrell Biggs, Christina Biggs
- Vehicles:
- Dodge Journey, CTA bus
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Illinois
- City:
- Chicago
- Location:
- 4400 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-09
- Time of Incident:
- Just before 6 a.m.
4400 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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