Rogers Park Chase of Suspected Stolen Car Ends in Crash That Injures Pedestrian and Two Officers

Overview

• Police say officers attempted to stop a red Toyota matching a stolen-vehicle description but the driver fled and struck a police vehicle during the pursuit.
• The fleeing sedan collided with a light-colored Volkswagen SUV that then struck a 24-year-old man on a nearby sidewalk who was taken to a hospital in fair condition.
• The suspected 25-year-old driver and a passenger were taken into custody and the driver was treated at Swedish Covenant Hospital in good condition.
• Two Chicago police officers were injured during the chase and treated at an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
• Authorities have the case under review and further steps will include charging decisions by prosecutors and follow-up reporting on the injured and the investigation.