Chicago cop struck by car while attempting to conduct traffic stop on West Side

CHICAGO - A Chicago police officer was struck by a vehicle while attempting to make a traffic stop Friday night in East Garfield Park.

Just before 10:30 p.m., Chicago police officers attempted to make a traffic stop in the 3300 block of West Congress Parkway.

After the officers exited their vehicle, the driver of a black sedan struck an officer with the vehicle and sped off on Homan Avenue.

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The officer sustained minor abrasions to his left elbow and right leg.

He was transported to an area hospital in good condition.

No one is in custody.