State trooper among 3 hurt in South Side crash: ISP

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - An Illinois State Police trooper and two other people are hospitalized after a police chase early Wednesday morning on Chicago’s South Side.

Illinois State Police told WBBM a trooper lost control of their vehicle while pursuing a stolen car at around midnight near 95th and Cottage Grove.

CBS-2 reported the high-speed chase started on the Dan Ryan and ended with the squad car hitting a tree while the white Volkswagen being pursued hit a pole on the sidewalk.

Three ambulances responded, taking the trooper and two people to the hospital.

We’re awaiting word on their conditions.

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