Driver of wanted car crashes into Chicago police van, injuring two officers in Lawndale: CPD

Thursday, January 1, 2026
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A driver is in custody after leading Chicago police on a chase and crashing into a CPD van on the city's West Side early Thursday morning, officials said.

Police said officers on routine patrol saw a vehicle that matched the description of a wanted car in the Lawndale neighborhood's 3800-block of West Harrison Street just after 3 a.m.



When officers tried to stop the car, police said, the driver tried to flee and struck a CPD van. The driver then tried to flee on foot but was taken into custody.

The driver was taken to a local hospital for injuries suffered during the crash.



Two officers were taken to a local hospital and have since been treated and released.

Investigators recovered a weapon, and charges are pending.

Police did not immediately provide further information.
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