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Chicago, IL (June 3, 2026) – Three people were injured Wednesday morning in a traffic collision involving a Chicago police squad car and a pickup truck in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
The accident occurred at about 5:26 a.m. in the 800 block of West 31st Street. Police said a marked squad car with emergency lights activated was traveling northbound when it collided with an eastbound pickup truck.
Two officers sustained minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital. Both were reported to be in good condition.
The pickup truck driver, a 28-year-old man, was also hurt. He was taken to Stroger Hospital with bruises and abrasions and was likewise reported to be in good condition.
Further details about what led to the wreck were not immediately available.
Investigators are continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the collision. We are keeping all those affected in our thoughts as they recover.
What Is Often Reviewed After a Crash Involving an Emergency Vehicle?
When a collision involves an emergency vehicle, investigators typically examine several factors to determine how the roadway encounter occurred. This can include vehicle travel directions, traffic controls, visibility, and each driver’s actions in the moments before contact.
Emergency vehicles operating with their lights activated may receive certain traffic privileges under specific circumstances, but other motorists are still expected to respond appropriately when they see or hear an approaching emergency vehicle. Determining exactly what each driver could see and when they became aware of one another is often part of the review process.
Physical evidence such as vehicle damage, roadway markings, and witness statements can help establish a timeline. Investigators may also examine any available video footage or electronic vehicle data to gain a clearer understanding of the sequence of events that led to the crash.
