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Two Chicago Officers Injured After Patrol Car Hits Median on Lower Wacker

Police report no other injuries or vehicle damage, with the crash under investigation.

Overview

  • The officers were responding to a call around 1:30 a.m. in the 500 block of East Lower Wacker Drive.
  • Their eastbound patrol car swerved to avoid another vehicle and struck a raised center median.
  • Both officers sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital, where they were listed in fair condition.
  • Police said no other vehicles were damaged and no additional injuries were reported.
  • No citations have been issued, and the incident remains under investigation.