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4 Hospitalized, Including 2 Chicago Police Officers, After Collision in Woodlawn Neighborhood

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Published on August 14, 2024
4 Hospitalized, Including 2 Chicago Police Officers, After Collision in Woodlawn NeighborhoodSource: Google Street View

In the early hours of Wednesday, an intersection in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood became the scene of a collision involving a sedan and a police cruiser, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including two Chicago police officers. As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, the crash occurred at approximately 12:55 a.m. at the crossroads of Cottage Grove Avenue and Marquette Road.

The police vehicle, bearing the hallmark insignia of law enforcement authority and with its emergency equipment activated, was heading north while the Ford sedan was negotiating the same intersection. The unfortunate meeting of these two paths resulted in the accident, police added, as detailed by ABC7 Chicago, the impact was significant enough to send all parties involved to the hospital.

Concerning the condition of those hospitalized, the officers were reported to be in fair condition, bearing injuries deemed not life-threatening. The result for the duo in the Ford was somewhat better. Both the male driver and a female passenger were listed in good condition, as per the  Chicago Sun-Times.