Police say the woman sped away during a traffic stop and lost control of her car after an officer gave chase.
As the officer approached the vehicle, police say the driver sped off. The officer pursued the car eastbound on Randolph Road for suspicion of driving under the influence.
The driver lost control of the car and crashed in the 3600 block of Randolph Road in Wheaton. The female driver was pronounced dead on the scene, while her male passenger was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. He was treated and released. Police say the officer’s vehicle did not make contact with the Honda Civic and was not involved in the crash. Authorities have not released the names and ages of the driver or passenger.
The state attorney general’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating and will release body-worn camera footage of the incident within 14 days.The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
One person seriously injured in morning crash in Harrisburg: policeOne person seriously injured in morning crashin Harrisburg: police
Weiterlesen »
At least one dead as 14 shot at Las Vegas hookah parlor, police sayThe shooting happened at about 3:15 a.m.
Weiterlesen »
Elderly Florida woman drives into outdoor diners, killing one and injuring sixAn elderly woman behind the wheel was trying to parallel park but accelerated, sending the car barreling into patrons dining outside in Florida.
Weiterlesen »