Crime & Safety
How Elmhurst Police Car Was Totaled
The crash involved an Elmhurst man turning into the McDonald's drive-thru, police said.
ELMHURST, IL – Elmhurst aldermen this week approved the purchase of a squad car to replace one that was totaled earlier this year.
But they gave no details of the crash involving the old vehicle, a 2015 Toyota Highlander.
Through a public records request, Patch obtained the police report. Elmhurst police investigated the incident.
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About 8 p.m. Jan. 13, the northbound driver of a 2001 Honda Odyssey told police that he was turning left into McDonald's, 920 N. York St., according to the report. He said he was clear to turn into the restaurant, but was struck by the police car.
The police officer said he was heading south when the Odyssey pulled in front of him, turning into the McDonald's drive-thru. The officer tried to avoid a crash by veering to the right, but was unable to do so, police said.
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Witnesses backed up the officer's story, according to the report.
The driver of the Odyssey, who lives in the 300 block of North Larch Avenue in Elmhurst, was cited in the crash. The report did not indicate the nature of the ticket.
No one was injured.
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