Woman killed and six injured in high-speed police chase in Chicago
A woman has been killed and six other people have been injured after a car chase in Chicago led to a fatal crash on Wednesday, reports have said.
The incident began when officers noticed a dark-coloured jeep that was possibly wanted in connection to several crimes, Chicago police told NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle it reportedly fled police and a chase ensued down Irving Park on the North Side. The man was said to have crashed the jeep near a gas station and reportedly seized a 2016 Nissan SUV.
“I was scared at first; I ran upstairs and I was like, ‘you know what, I’m going to get to the roof and start trying to film everything to see what’s going on. It was chaotic,” a witness told ABC7.
While continuing to pursue the Nissan with their sirens active, police reportedly crashed the squad car into a Ford Explorer travelling north down the highway.
A 37-year-old woman who was driving the vehicle died as a result of the crash after she was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Centre, police said.
The squad car also collided with another vehicle, from which all three passengers, a 62-year-old male driver, a 29-year-old and a 44-year-old, woman were injured.
All three individuals involved in the second crash were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Two officers were also reported to have been injured in the crash but are also in fair condition, police told WMAQ-TV.
The driver of the jeep was reported to be a 22-year-old male who later crashed the Nissan into a pole in Bridgeport, police said.
He continued to attempt to evade capture on foot but was reportedly later taken into custody in “serious condition”.
Illinois State Police alleged that the Jeep was wanted in connection with at least one homicide, and the incident remains under investigation.
“This is a devastating loss of life and our heartfelt condolences are with all those who have been affected. We are reviewing cameras and interviewing witnesses in regards to the criminal investigation into the actions taken by the offender. The entirety of this pursuit is under review and investigation COPA,” police said in a statement according to ABC7.
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