Berwyn Police Blotter
Panicked driver flees after squad-car collision
July 18, 2008, 1:41 AM
A Berwyn officer saw a Stickney police car had been involved in an accident at Wenonah and Pershing. The Stickney officer reported his car was struck by a vehicle last seen headed north on Home from the scene of the crash. The Stickney officer had been on his way to check on a reported fight at Las Fuentes restaurant on Harlem, and had his emergency lights activated as he headed west, when an eastbound car struck his, causing him to lose control and strike a parked GMC Jimmy. Another Berwyn officer spotted a Toyota Camry with front-end damage parked at 38th and Home with the driver still inside. Driver Jacqueline Elizarraraz, 19, of Plainfield, reportedly admitted striking the police car, explaining she “panicked”. Elizarraraz was cited for failure to yield to am emergency vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, and not having her driver’s license on her person.
Next entry: Broken glass and scratches
Previous entry: Graffiti roundup