Aurora Police Chase: Two Hurt in Crash

AURORA, IL — A high-speed police chase ended in a one-car crash in Aurora Monday.

At around 3:35 p.m., a Kane County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to pull over a black Ford Fusion that was traveling at a high rate of speed north on Lafayette Street, according to Lt. Patrick Gengler. Instead of stopping, the driver fled, heading south on Route 25, according to police.

About two minutes after the deputy tried to stop the vehicle, it crashed into a traffic signal pole at the southeast corner of Route 25 and Ashland Avenue, Gengler said. The driver, a 38-year-old man, fled on foot and was taken into custody a short time later, police said. Police said the man was arrested after he ran through a nearby cemetery, the Chicago Tribune reported.

A 37-year-old man who was in the front passenger seat was transported to Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora with potentially life-threatening injuries.

"Due to the potential nature of the injuries to the front seat passenger, per Illinois State statute, an independent agency will conduct the investigation," Gengler said, adding that the investigation has been turned over to Aurora police.

On Tuesday, the Kane County Sheriff's Office said the driver was also taken to Rush-Copley with injuries.

"At this point the investigation is focusing on why the driver fled when the deputy attempted to stop him and determine what charges might be sought as a result of the pursuit and crash," Gengler said.