1 Dead After Off-Duty Officer’s Car Crashes Into Restaurant In Gresham - CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)– A woman has died after she was pinned underneath a car that crashed into a restaurant in the 1700 block of west 87th Street.

The 34-year-old woman was sitting inside Tony’s Philly Steak restaurant when she was pinned underneath the car. She was pronounced dead at Christ Hospital from her injuries.

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Chicago police confirm the driver of the vehicle that went into the building was an off-duty officer in his personal vehicle. Police said the off-duty officer was charged with a DUI.

Another woman inside the restaurant suffered a leg injury, and the driver suffered a neck injury.

Before hitting the restaurant, the driver was trying to avoid a crash when another driver cut him off on South Wood Street. The driver then made a sharp turn and jumped a curb.

Chicago Police said the other vehicle involved continued driving and is unknown. Major Accidents is on scene investigating.

This is a developing story.

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