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Chicago man wanted for running over trooper’s legs after traffic stop

Darrius D. McCarty

 
CHAMPAIGN – Police say they’re looking for a man who fled the scene of a traffic stop and allegedly ran over the legs of a state trooper on Sunday. According to the Illinois State Police, the stop occurred on Interstate 57 southbound just north of Interstate 74 in Champaign County. Officials say the black 2021 Toyota Highlander was pulled over for a traffic violation. The sole occupant of the vehicle, 30-year-old Darrius D. McCarty of Chicago, was reportedly asked to step out of the vehicle after troopers said they found probable cause to search it. McCarty stood at the rear of the vehicle and police say for unknown reasons, ran back to the rental car, got in the driver’s seat and drove away. The trooper was reportedly still inside the vehicle and was searching it through the open passenger door. The trooper was allegedly dragged for a short time and had both legs run over by the back wheel of the vehicle. The trooper was taken to a local hospital for treatment and has been released.
 

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