Illinois State Police say around 6:05 p.m., troopers located a black BMW that was wanted in connection with a previous shooting. While attempting a traffic stop, the vehicle fled from troopers.
The car was tracked by aerial surveillance before it crashed into another car on southbound I-55 south of Route 83.
The driver, identified as Diente M. Atkins, 31, of Park Forest, Illinois, ran from the vehicle and after a short foot pursuit, was taken into custody by Darien Police Department. He was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries from the crash. The driver of the second car was also taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Upon release from the hospital, Atkins was taken to the DuPage County Jail and held for multiple felony, misdemeanor, and traffic charges, according to ISP.
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