Verona Gunn, 84, killed and multiple police officers injured in 4-vehicle collision on North Laramie Avenue in Austin area of Chicago, Illinois
Modified Date:
Mon, 05/27/2019 - 6:20amAccident Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2019Crash on West Side sends 12, including 10 CPD officers, to hospitals
A marked police van, SUV and "several civilian vehicles" were involved in a crash about 10 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Laramie Avenue, according to preliminary information, police said.
84-Year-Old Woman Killed In Austin When Two Chicago Police Cars Collide; 10 Officers, At Least 1 Other Civilian Hurt
The Chicago Police Department says officers were responding to an emergency call to assist other officers when the collision occurred. It set off a chain reaction, which eventually impacted a blue car with four people inside.
Family Demands Answers From CPD After Crash Kills 84-Year-Old Woman
Today, her son Dwight Gunn is demanding answers following what he calls the “reckless abandon” of Chicago police.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Police and Government VehiclesPeople Involved:
Verona Gunn
Roadway:
North Laramie AvenueCity:
Chicago, ILCounty:
Cook County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
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