A man led police on an unusual chase Saturday night after he smashed his SUV into a Chicago apartment building and then took off on foot. The incident occurred in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side, creating a stir among residents.
Around 9:52 p.m., the driver was reportedly barreling down the 8900 block of South Ashland Avenue when he collided with the side of the building, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Police said he was traveling "at a high rate of speed" before the crash, then abandoned his red SUV and fled the scene, leaving behind only questions and the mangled remnants of his vehicle.
Fortunately, despite the force of the crash and the potential for harm, no injuries were reported. The building took the brunt of the damage, but it appears that none of the residents were harmed by the chaotic event. Details about the suspect or the reason behind the high-speed travel were not immediately available.
Investigators from the Chicago Police Department are working to uncover the identity of the elusive driver, as reported by AOL News. They continue to probe the circumstances that led to the shocking incident and what might have prompted the man to flee after the crash. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward and aid in the ongoing investigation.
