Chicago police officer hurt as driver took off from traffic stop in Jeffrey Manor, officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer was hurt Friday after attempting a traffic stop on the city's South Side.

Chopper 7 was over the area Friday afternoon in the 9700 block of South Torrence Avenue in Jeffrey Manor.



Police said officers stopped the driver of a black Chevy Equinox, but that man drove off.

As he did so, the vehicle allegedly struck the officer.



The CPD officer was was taken to a hospital in good condition.

Chicago police are searching for the driver.

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