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Man wanted for felony drug warrant in Illinois injured in crash during pursuit in Hammond: Sheriff

By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:36PM CT
A man wanted for a felony drug warrant in Illinois was injured in a crash during a pursuit in Hammond, Indiana, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.
HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- Police in Northwest Indiana are investigating after a pursuit ended in a crash Wednesday afternoon.

The Lake County Indiana Sheriff's Office said a man wanted on a felony drug warrant in Illinois led deputies on a chase in Hammond.

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At one point, the suspect lost control of his car and hit a concrete median, police said.



The man was taken to a hospital in Chicago with serious injuries.



No one else was hurt.

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