A late-night crash on Chicago's Northwest Side left two police officers and a civilian nursing injuries early Sunday. According to authorities, the officers' squad car slammed into an SUV at an intersection, resulting in a scramble of emergency response in the wee hours.
Reports from NBC Chicago detailed that a collision occurred around 2:17 a.m. in the 4300 block of North Pulaski Road as two cops, in a marked vehicle heading south, struck a Lexus SUV that had been waiting at the red signal on Montrose Avenue. The impact of the incident was immediately evident, with the cruiser and the SUV showing extensive damage.
The injured parties were promptly attended to, with the two officers being dispatched to an area hospital and reported to be in good condition. The 20-year-old driver of the other vehicle involved was also transported for medical attention and was similarly listed as in good condition. As reported by CBS Chicago, the officers' squad car was equipped with its emergency equipment activated at the time of the crash, a detail that adds a layer of complexity to an unfolding investigation.
While questions linger amid the night's confusion, specifics about the cause of the crash remain under investigation, with no immediate additional details offered by the authorities. The names of the officers and the SUV driver were not released.
