3 cops injured after woman allegedly crashes into CPD squad car in Gresham, police say

Saturday, July 19, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three police officers were hurt after a woman allegedly crashed into a CPD squad car on the city's South Side.



The crash happened at about 5:15 a.m. in the 1200 block of W. 83rd Street on Saturday, police said.

A CPD squad car was crossing an intersection eastbound on 83rd Street when a Kia sedan crashed into the squad car, police said.

A 23-year-old woman allegedly ignored a traffic light and caused the crash, police said.



Video shows the squad car on its side and pinned into a fence.



The driver of the Kia was taken to an area hospital and is expected to be OK, police said.

Three police officers were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said citations are pending.
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