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SUV flees traffic stop and hits police vehicle

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
02:51
00:00
Yeah, we just had a vehicle take off on us.
audio iconTraffic
S California Ave & W 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60629
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Officers report that a black sport utility vehicle fled from them near South California Avenue. The vehicle, described first as a Chevy Tahoe and later as a Ford Expedition, was driving at high speed with its lights off and was seen traveling near 73rd, 74th, 79th, and Kedzie. When the vehicle left the stop, it hit the front driver side of a police vehicle. No medical help was requested. A related report initially said a person tried to stab someone with a knife in a first-floor room, but officers on scene later stated that no knife was involved.

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