Illinois State Police trooper injured in South Side crash after vehicle runs red light: officials

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An Illinois State Police trooper was injured in a crash Wednesday on the city's South Side.



The crash happened around 4:56 p.m. at West 51st Street and South Wentworth Avenue, ISP officials said.

State police said the trooper was driving northbound on Wentworth when someone ran a red light and hit the trooper's vehicle.



The trooper was taken to a local hospital with injuries, ISP said. Their squad vehicle was damaged and towed from the scene.



There was no word yet on any charges as authorities continue to investigate.
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