4 Children Killed, 6 Injured in Car Crash at After-School Program – One America News Network

OAN Staff Abril Elfi
6:39 PM – Monday, April 28, 2025

Tragically, four children have lost their lives and six others were injured following a car crash into an after-school program facility in Illinois.

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As reported by ABC7 Chicago, a vehicle collided with the side of the “Ynot Outdoors Summer and After School Camp” in Chatham, driving straight through the building.

Authorities confirm that four children have died, and six others have been transported to nearby hospitals.

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The car plowed through the YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois

All four victims were between the ages of 4 and 18

Three victims were standing outside the… pic.twitter.com/hhVbJEy5of

— Unlimited L’s (@unlimited_ls) April 29, 2025

According to the Illinois State Police, the deceased ranged from four to eighteen years old.

The driver, who did not sustain injuries, has been taken into custody, but their identity is yet to be disclosed.

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐌 – The Illinois State Police (ISP), in collaboration with the Chatham Police Department, is investigating a fatal crash at an after… pic.twitter.com/97HVqSJXV2

— IllinoisStatePolice (@ILStatePolice) April 29, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) shared on X that he is aware of the situation and is monitoring updates closely.

“Let’s wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation,” Pritzker mentioned in a social media post.

My administration is closely monitoring the crash in Chatham.

As we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local authorities.

Let’s wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation.

— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) April 28, 2025

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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