Homewood Boy, 14, Killed In Crash At 183rd And Governors Highway: Police

HOMEWOOD, IL — A 14-year-old Homewood boy died in a crash at 183rd and Governors Highway Sunday night, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

On Sunday, just after 8:15 p.m., Homewood police and fire, along with several assisting police and fire agencies, responded to the intersection of 183^rd and Governors Highway for the report of a traffic crash. Police learned that a gray Chevy Equinox was traveling southbound in the 18200 block of Governors Highway when it veered off the roadway and struck a black Buick Park Avenue and a black Nissan Rogue that were stopped facing westbound 183^rd Street at Governors Highway.

The 36-year-old driver of the Chevy Equinox fled on foot from the scene and was quickly located by officers. The driver was treated for minor injuries and transported to a local hospital.

The 31-year-old driver and 33-year-old passenger of the Buick Park Avenue were treated for minor injuries and transported to a local hospital.

The 27-year-old driver of the Nissan Rogue was treated for minor injuries and taken to a local hospital. A 14-year-old passenger was treated by Homewood Fire Department paramedics but died at the scene.

The boy—identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as Kyran Smith, of Homewood—was pronounced dead at 8:48 p.m., according to records.

The crash is under investigation by the Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit with assistance from the Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team (SMART).

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Homewood Police Department at 708-206-3420.