East Garfield Park crash: IDOT truck hit while trying to stop stolen car from driving away

Crash took place on South Independence Boulevard at West Congress Parkway, near Eisenhower Expressway, or I-290
Monday, November 21, 2022
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An Illinois Department of Transportation truck was hit by a car early Monday morning, while trying to block traffic so another car, stolen by thieves, could not escape, Illinois State Police said.

It happened just after 2 a.m. on South Independence Boulevard at West Congress Parkway, near the Eisenhower Expressway, or Interstate 290, in East Garfield Park.
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It all began when the stolen Kia hit another car, Illinois State Police said.

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The IDOT truck blocked the lanes, waiting for police to arrive, when it was hit by the female driver of a Chevy Equinox, ISP said.
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No one was seriously hurt, and the thieves ran away, according to police.

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