Five Injured in Chicago Hit-and-Run Accident

June 15, 2010 - Five people suffered personal injuries on Sunday after a serious hit-and-run accident on the West Side of Chicago. According to reports at the Chicago Breaking News Center, the 5 injured victims include 2 officers with the Chicago Police Department.

The car accident occurred around 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Kedzie Avenue and Roosevelt Road. According to reports, two vehicles -- including a police cruiser -- were stopped for a red light when they were hit by another car. The driver who caused the car accident abandoned his vehicle and ran from the scene before the police could question him. When police ran the license plate number they discovered that the car had been reported stolen.

Police are still looking for the driver who caused this hit-and-run accident. All 5 of the victims were taken to the hospital for personal injuries, but they are all expected to survive. Their conditions at this time are currently unknown. More information about this crash will be added if and when it becomes available.