A Lincoln Park man went on a wild spree throughout Chicago on Sunday beginning around 1 PM when the 41-year old ran a red light at LaSalle and Ontario and hit a vehicle. Anthony McCoy then fled the scene of the accident where the hit vehicle's occupants were injured. He then proceeded to hit another vehicle at Grand Ave. and Halsted St., also injuring the vehicle's occupants.
McCoy fled the scene of the second accident as well, but stopped near 900 W. Grand Ave. because of damage to his vehicle. He then began to attempt to enter passing vehicles. After several failed attempts, a Near North District police officer got a hold of him and tried to arrest him. McCoy was able to break free and jump into the officer's SUV. While driving off in the SUV, McCoy struck the officer who tried to arrest him, as well as another officer who had come to aid him. Soon after, McCoy crashed into a fire hydrant and the officers were able to arrest him.
McCoy faces several charges including leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, reckless driving, and driving uninsured.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Chicago automobile accident attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 to learn more about your rights.