Man charged with DUI after rear-ending police cruiser in Beach Park

BEACH PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A man has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing into a police cruiser in Beach Park.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office said a deputy was conducting a traffic stop around 8:30 p.m. Sunday when their squad car was rear-ended by a pickup truck.

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The crash happened near Lewis Avenue and Wadsworth Road. The deputy was not hurt.

Jesus Garcia of Zion has been charged with DUI.

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