2 Chicago Police Officers among 4 Injured in 5-Vehicle Crash

Oct. 22, 2024

An SUV driver ignoring a traffic signal struck a marked Chicago police cruiser and hit a stopped minivan before rolling over and hitting two parked vehicles in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.

By Peter Breen

Source Chicago Tribune

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Four people, including two Chicago Police Department officers, were taken to the hospital Monday night after a Rogers Park car crash involving five vehicles, according to police.

A woman driving an SUV north in the 7600 block of North Sheridan Road around 10:30 p.m. ignored a traffic signal at an intersection and hit a marked Chicago Police Department vehicle that was traveling west, authorities said.

After striking the police vehicle, the SUV hit a minivan that was stopped at a red light, rolled over and hit two unoccupied vehicles that were parked, according to Chicago police.

Two officers who were in the police vehicle were treated by the Chicago Fire Department for minor injuries. They were taken to a local hospital and were in good condition.

The driver of the minivan was also treated by the Chicago Fire Department. He was taken to Ascension St. Francis Hospital and was in good condition.

The SUV driver was treated for injuries, taken to Ascension St. Francis Hospital and was in good condition. Authorities said she was taken into custody and will be issued citations. Officers were investigating the crash.

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