Chicago crash today: Driver killed when Tesla crashes into tree in Morgan Park on Halloween weekend on Western Avenue, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) — A driver was killed Sunday in a violent collision involving a tree, Chicago police said.

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It happened in the 11300 block of S. Western Avenue in Morgan Park, police said.

A 34-year-old man was driving a black Tesla when he lost control and crashed into a tree.

CPD said the electric vehicle immediately caught fire. The driver was trapped inside, police said.

The 34-year-old man died instantly.

CPD said he was the only person in the car.