Two Arrested After High-Speed Chase on Dan Ryan Expressway
Pursuit Begins after Crash Involving Downers Grove Police Officer
A high-speed chase on the Dan Ryan Expressway ended with two suspects in custody after they fled from police and caused a crash involving a Downers Grove police officer on the Northwest Side.
Chase Originates from Residential Burglaries
The two suspects, identified as individuals connected to a recent residential burglary in Downers Grove, were pursued by authorities after they were located in the parking lot of a White Castle at West Addison Street and North Kedzie Avenue in Irving Park. When officers attempted to take them into custody, the suspects fled in a Nissan Rogue, striking an on-duty Downers Grove police officer who was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital.
Pursuit Continues onto Dan Ryan Expressway
The suspects, who were traveling in the Nissan Rogue, fled the scene and drove onto the Dan Ryan Expressway. They switched vehicles at 31st Street and got into a Dodge minivan. Chicago police followed the suspects, eventually cornering them in the 7100 block of South Lafayette Avenue in Grand Crossing, where they were taken into custody.
One Person Injured in Crash
One person involved in the crash was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, but their condition was unknown. The Nissan Rogue was later recovered by police.
Conclusion
The high-speed chase and subsequent crash highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the importance of swift action in apprehending suspects. The two suspects are now in custody and will face charges related to the residential burglaries and the crash.
FAQs
* What prompted the high-speed chase?
+ The chase was initiated after the suspects fled from police and caused a crash involving a Downers Grove police officer.
* How many people were injured in the crash?
+ One person involved in the crash was taken to the hospital, but their condition was unknown.
* What vehicles were involved in the chase?
+ The suspects fled in a Nissan Rogue and later switched to a Dodge minivan.
