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Two Nighttime Crashes Injure Four Chicago Officers, One in Serious Condition

Police say both drivers received citations, with investigations continuing.

Overview

  • At about 9:41 p.m. in the South Loop, a black sedan turning onto Cermak struck two officers on State Street, police said.
  • One officer from the South Loop crash suffered collar and back injuries and was listed in serious condition, while another had a hand injury and is expected to be OK.
  • The sedan’s driver and passenger refused emergency medical services at the scene, and the driver was cited, according to police.
  • Roughly 30 minutes later in West Garfield Park, a 26-year-old tow truck driver hit a CPD squad car at Madison Street and Kilbourn Avenue, injuring two officers who were hospitalized in good condition.
  • The tow truck driver was not hurt and was cited, and authorities have not released details on the cause of either collision.