4 pedestrians, CPD squad car hit by stolen vehicle fleeing stop on SW Side, Chicago police say

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Stolen vehicle hits 4 pedestrians, squad car on SW Side: CPD
Chicago police said four pedestrians and a CPD squad car were hit by a stolen vehicle in the Brighton Park neighborhood Monday night.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Four pedestrians and a CPD squad car were hit by a stolen vehicle in the Brighton Park neighborhood Monday night, Chicago police said.

Officers were conducting a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle at about 11:26 p.m. in the 2500-block of West 46th Street when police said the driver reversed and hit a squad car.

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The driver then hit two other cars along with four pedestrians.

Police said three women were transported to hospitals in good condition and an eight-year-old girl was treated on the scene.

One suspect was taken into custody and Area One detectives are investigating.

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