Three people injured when teen driving stolen car crashes into other vehicle at Wabash Avenue and Balbo Avenue while fleeing from police in Chicago, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Sun, 06/12/2022 - 12:22am
Accident Date: 
Friday, June 10, 2022

At Least 3 Hurt in South Loop Crash After Boy Driving Stolen SUV Led Officers on Chase, State Police Say

Illinois state troopers noticed the silver Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was reported stolen, on Interstate 94 near Michigan Avenue on the Far South Side about 9:30 p.m., state police said, adding that troopers lost track of the Jeep shortly after.

Teen charged after leading police on chase in stolen SUV, injuring 3 in South Loop crash, CPD says

About two hours later, a Chicago police helicopter located it. The Jeep fled from Chicago police officers who were trying to conduct a traffic stop. The Jeep eventually collided with a car near Wabash and Balbo avenues, authorities said.

Type: Car Accident