CHATHAM, Ill. (WAND) – Four children have been killed after a vehicle drove through the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham Monday afternoon.
Illinois State Police said all of the victims who were killed are between the ages of 4 and 18. Several more people have been taken to area hospitals by ambulance. One was also flown by a life flight helicopter.
Chatham YNOT crash 4-28-25
Illinois State Police are working with the Chatham Police Department to investigate the crash that happened at 3:20 p.m. at 301 Breckenridge Rd.
A vehicle drove into the east side, hitting multiple people outside the building before continuing through the building.
Multiple people were also hit inside the building before the vehicle exited through the west wall.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not injured and taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Traffic on Walnut St. between Park St. and Gordon Drive will stay closed until further notice.
Chatham Village Trustee Kristen Chiaro said the Chatham Baptist Church is being used as a reunification point for families with kids at YNOT.
Governor JB Pritzker posted to social media, “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.”
Senator Doris Turner posted to Facebook, “When we drop our kids off in the morning, we should always have the utmost belief that they will come home safely at the end of the day. For some families, that belief was shaken today following the tragedy at Y.N.O.T. in Chatham. I am heartbroken — there truly are no words to explain what the Chatham community is feeling and will feel for days, weeks and months to come. I want to thank the first responders, law enforcement and volunteers. My office and I are ready to assist in any way we can. I’ve been in contact with local authorities and will pass along relevant information as it becomes available.”
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