ISP squad car struck by drunk driver

CHICAGO (WICS) — Illinois State Police experienced their 12th Move Over Law-related crash of 2024.

On Monday at 2:45 a.m. an ISP squad car was parked and blocking a lane of traffic on Interstate 94 southbound near 63rd Street, with emergency lights activated, handling a previous traffic crash.

The trooper was sitting inside the squad when it was sideswiped by a gray Jeep. An Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) truck was also struck as a result of this crash.

The trooper and the driver of the Jeep, David C. Walker, 22 of Chicago, IL., were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the IDOT vehicle reported minor injuries but was not transported for treatment.

Walker was cited for the Move Over Law – Failure to Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Improper Lane Usage, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Driving While License Suspended.

Already in 2024, ISP has suffered 12 Move Over Law-related crashes with five troopers injured. In 2023, ISP had 21 Move Over Law-related crashes with seven troopers injured.