Interstate 70 shut down after crash and possible shooting
March 26, 2009
St. Charles
Update :
March 26, 2009, 6:02 p.m.
St. Charles Police now believe the occupants of a car that was burning on I-70 ran from police because they may have been carrying drugs.
An occupant from that car got into a car on a nearby parking lot and the woman driver fled the scene. The car then entered Eastbound 70 and approached a stopped St. Charles Police car at the scene of the car fire. The driver reportedly swerved toward the officers on the scene.
At that point, fearing for their safety, at least one officer fired three shots at the vehicle.
Update— March 26, 2009, 5:20 p.m.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that police were chasing suspects on Thursday afternoon. Initial reports stated that shots were fired. At about 2:51 p.m., eastbound Highway 70 near Zumbehl was shut down due to the crime scene.
A witness stated that he saw a man run from police, jump a fence and cross Veteran’s Memorial Parkway and run to a nearby parking lot. The man then got into the passenger’s side of a car. He said that the car then drove off slowly.
At least three vehicles were involved. The incident may have started when a car caught fire on the shoulder of Interstate 70. A Toyota and a silver Pontiac were also involved in a collision at the scene.
Highway 70 was shut down for about an hour and half. Traffic was estimated to be backed up about four miles.
Authorities are still gathering information. Police dogs are being used to search for evidence in the area.
More information will be posted when available.
Original story:
Breaking news
2:51 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009
Initial reports indicate:
Due to a crime scene with shots fired, eastbound Highway 70, east of Zumbehl will be shut down.
It is reported that a subject is in custody.
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