Chicago police reported a pursuit of a stolen red Toyota on Friday evening that resulted in several collisions and left a pedestrian injured. The incident unfolded at approximately 7:14 p.m. in the 7400 block of North Sheridan Road in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Officers first identified the vehicle as stolen and moved to conduct a traffic stop.
When the police attempted to pull the Toyota over, the driver did not comply. The suspect accelerated away, striking a police cruiser that was positioned to block the vehicle. The impact set off a chain of further crashes along the busy stretch of Sheridan Road. Police later confirmed that multiple vehicles were involved in the resulting accidents.
One of the collisions caused a pedestrian to be struck. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the crashes and provided medical care to the injured individual. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital for treatment. No additional injuries to drivers or officers were reported beyond the pedestrian.
The pursuit began after officers observed the red Toyota operating without proper registration and matching a recent theft report. After the suspect fled, the ensuing chase and vehicle-to-vehicle contact prompted the series of crashes. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspect's decision to evade the stop and the subsequent injuries. The department has not released further details about the suspect's identity or the condition of the pedestrian beyond the initial medical response.