Police say around 9:27 p.m. a woman driving a Jeep liberty ran a red light in the 500 block of South Oakley Avenue and hit a squad car in the intersection. The driver of the Jeep was also transported to Stroger Hospital in fair condition and received three citations.
A few hours later on the South Side, a man driving a 2003 Chevy Impala ran a red light in the 7900 block of South Halsted Street. The crash happened around 12:25 a.m. officers in a marked squad car were traveling southbound on Halsted when they were struck. The driver was placed into custody and was not injured. The second incident appears to be alcohol-related.By clicking Sign Up, I confirm