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2 CPD officers injured in crash involving suspected drunk driver in Auburn Gresham

December 17, 2022 / 6:55 AM CST / CBS Chicago

2 CPD officers injured in Auburn Gresham crash

CHICAGO (CBS) – Two Chicago police officers are recovering in the hospital after a crash involving a suspected drunk driver early Saturday morning.

The crash happened on the 7900 block of South Halsted Street.

Police say around 12:30 a.m. the officers were driving southbound when the driver of a 2003 Chevy Impala ran a red light and struck the marked squad car.

Both officers were transported to area hospitals in good condition.

The driver of the Impala was placed into custody and was not injured.

Car Crash
Chicago Police Department
Auburn Gresham
Drunk Driving

Jeramie Bizzle

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com and Sportskeeda.