3 CPD officers injured after crashing into tree while chasing carjacking suspect on NW Side

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

3 CPD officers injured after crashing into tree on NW Side

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three Chicago police officers were injured after a police SUV crashed into a tree on the Northwest Side Monday night, CPD said.

The crash occurred at about 8:37 p.m. in the 5200-block of West Palmer Street.

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Police were trying to pull over a vehicle that had been taken in a carjacking when they lost control trying to avoid other traffic and hit the tree.

Three officers were hurt and were taken to a hospital in good condition, police said.

No one is in custody and Area Five detectives are investigating.

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