2 in custody after crashing stolen car, striking Chicago police vehicle on South Side

CHICAGO - Two suspects are in custody after crashing a stolen vehicle, striking a Chicago police squad car and then fleeing the scene early Monday on Chicago's South Side.

At about 12:34 a.m., a male driver of a stolen 2018 Hyundai Sonatta was traveling the wrong way in the 7600 block of South Green when he struck several parked vehicles and a squad car, Chicago police said.

The stolen vehicle then flipped onto its side, and two male occupants in the vehicle fled on foot.

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The two were placed into custody in the 7600 block of South Carpenter in a rear yard, police said.

No injuries were reported.

Charges are pending.

Chicago police said this was not the cause of a vehicle pursuit.