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Chicago Police Officer Hit By Car In West Garfield Park

Chicago (CBS) -- A Chicago police officer was hit by a car in West Garfield Park Saturday night, police said.

The officer was struck during a traffic stop in the 4400 block of West Madison around 7:30 p.m.

The driver fled the scene, crashing a short distance later.

Two civilians sustained non-life threatening injuries and were taken to Stroger Hospital.

The officer also sustained non-life threatening injuries.

One offender is in custody.

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