Chicago Police Chase From West Side to South Side Ends in Violent Crash as Officers Search for Second Suspect
ILLINOIS — A high-speed police chase that began on Chicago’s West Side ended in a dramatic crash Wednesday morning after the fleeing driver sped wrong-way through traffic, weaving across busy streets before slamming into a building on the South Side. One suspect is in custody, while Chicago police are actively searching for a second individual who escaped on foot.
Chase Began on West Side and Quickly Escalated
According to NBC Chicago, the pursuit started when officers attempted to stop a vehicle that began driving erratically. The driver reportedly accelerated and began traveling the wrong direction down several of Chicago’s most heavily used roads, forcing other drivers to brake and swerve to avoid a collision.
Chopper footage shows the suspect vehicle — a dark-colored sedan — speeding through intersections, cutting between lanes, and narrowly missing multiple cars as it headed southbound.
Crash Occurs Near 69th and Kedvale
The chase came to a halt when the suspect vehicle lost control, slammed into the side of a commercial building, and became lodged in an exterior doorway. Images show the car wedged into the structure, heavily damaged, with its front end pushed into the wall.
Police officers were seen swarming the location moments later. While one suspect was immediately detained, a second suspect fled the scene, prompting a search across surrounding neighborhoods.
Massive Police Presence as Search Continues
Chicago police launched an extensive ground search, with multiple units combing alleyways, nearby lots, and residential areas. Officers were seen inspecting the damaged building and surrounding property in an effort to track the missing suspect. Authorities have not yet released identifying details or the initial reason for the attempted traffic stop that sparked the chase.
Residents Urged to Stay Alert
Because the second suspect remains at large, residents in the area of the crash — near 69th Street and Kedvale Avenue — are urged to remain aware of their surroundings and report anything suspicious to law enforcement. Police have not stated whether the suspects were armed.
As the investigation continues, this incident highlights the ongoing dangers of high-speed pursuits in densely populated areas, where innocent drivers and pedestrians face serious risk when suspects attempt to flee at reckless speeds.
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