CPD officer injured in squad car crash on Ashland in Andersonville

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer and another driver are both hospitalized after a crash on the city's North Side Wednesday night.

CPD said a 35-year-old man was driving south in the 5200-block of North Ashland Avenue at about 8:15 p.m. when he crashed with a marked squad car in the intersection.
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Police said the officerin the car was responding to a call about a person with a gun, and had lights and sirens on.

The officer and the driver were taken to Swedish Covenant Hospital where they are in good condition, CPD said. No other injuries were reported.
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The driver of the Nissan was cited for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle and failure to reduce speed.
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