Driver stopped after attempt to flee crash, Chicago IL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police units responded to a traffic incident near West Wrightwood Avenue and North Kilpatrick Avenue in Chicago. One driver involved in the crash attempted to leave the scene but was stopped by officers. Backup units arrived to assist, and keys were taken from the driver. No injuries were confirmed during the exchange, and the incident was resolved on site.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
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01:11
Transcript:
00:00
Eleven 30.
00:02
Yeah, started vomiting again.
00:03
One of the drivers attempted to drive away after the crash.
00:05
He was stopped near Kilpatrick and Wrightwood.
00:07
I can get assistance.
00:09
All right, Kilpatrick and Wrightwood.
00:11
Can I get another car with unit 1130? You have unit 2573 en route.
00:15
Unit 2573 almost there.
00:25
All right, he's going to be in law enforcement custody.
00:27
Kilpatrick and Wrightwood.
00:30
He's got one of the drivers who was attempting to flee.
00:39
The time is now 0100 hours, January 1, 2026. Chicago point-to-point radio is clear.
00:49
Now unit 1130, do you have a plate for his car? (number withheld).
00:56
Eleven 30.
00:59
Eleven 30.
01:00
You okay still?
01:03
Yeah, I'm okay.
01:04
I got the keys from the driver.
01:07
All right, you got unit 73 almost there?
01:10
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
W Wrightwood Ave & N Kilpatrick Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
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