3 Killed When Car Flips, Catches Fire On Southeast Side

CHICAGO, IL - Three people were killed after a vehicle struck a pole, flipped over and caught fire on the Southeast Side of the city early Friday morning. Chicago police say the driver of a 2016 Chevy sedan was traveling westbound in the 3300 block of East 100th Street at a high rate of speed when the car struck a light pole.

All three occupants of the Chevy were pronounced dead at the scene around 1:10 a.m. Two remained unidentified as of 11:30 a.m. and the next of kin for the lone victim who was identified has not been notified, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

The Chicago Tribune acquired a video from someone who was at the scene shortly after the car caught fire.

The Chicago Police Department's Major Accident team is investigating the accident.

This is a developing story. Check back here later for updates.

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