4 injured, 2 critically, in Eisenhower crash near Ashland

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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
4 injured, 2 critically, in Eisenhower crash near Ashland
Four people were injured, two critically, Tuesday afternoon when a police chase ended in a crash on the Eisenhower Expressway.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Four people were injured, two critically, Tuesday afternoon when a police chase ended in a crash on the Eisenhower Expressway.

Fire officials said around 1 p.m. two suspects took off in a stolen car. Police gave chase. The suspects then crashed the stolen car on the eastbound Eisenhower Expressway at Ashland Avenue at about 2 p.m.

The suspects hit another vehicle, injuring the people inside the second car.

Three people were transported to Stroger Hospital - a man and woman are in serious to critical condition and a man was in fair condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Police said two suspects have been taken into custody. Further information about the suspects and the victims has not been released.