A marked Chicago Police squad car was wrecked early Monday at the intersection of Waveland and Racine in Wrigleyville, about a block west of Wrigley Field. Debris littered the parkway, several nearby vehicles appeared damaged and officials had not immediately said whether any officers were injured.
What Happened
On-scene video and reporting show the marked squad car came to rest on the parkway off the roadway with heavy front-end damage. As reported by CBS Chicago, “the marked squad car sustained severe front-end damage, with the left front wheel either folded up or ripped completely off,” and a couple of other cars that may have been parked were also damaged.
Weather and Road Conditions
The crash unfolded as strong winds and blowing snow moved through the area, reducing visibility and making roads slick. NBC Chicago reported that the National Weather Service had issued wind and winter-weather advisories and recorded gusts as high as roughly 60 mph that morning.
Earlier CPD Crashes
Collisions involving Chicago Police vehicles have been stacking up around the city in recent months. Hoodline covered a dramatic squad car sandwiched incident in Gage Park and a separate Lower Wacker collision that left officers hospitalized.
Investigation
CBS Chicago said traffic investigators and Chicago Police were on the scene and were examining the damage to determine what happened. There was no immediate word on how many officers were in the squad car or whether charges will be filed, and the investigation remains active.
