A woman collides with an SUV during a police pursuit in Oak Brook, later causing $7,000 in damage to a hospital bed. dollars: officials

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OAK BROOK, Ill. – A Chicago woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly fleeing from police and crashing into another vehicle in Oak Brook.

Terry Kahdijah, 30, faces multiple charges, including two counts of fleeing a police officer, one count of criminal damage to property and various misdemeanors and traffic violations, including driving with a suspended license.

The incident began around 2:35 p.m., when Oak Brook police received information about a black Audi Q5 that was reportedly involved in a robbery and theft at a rural retail store. Officers located the vehicle near Oak Brook Mall and began surveillance using an unmarked police car.

As the Audi was leaving the mall on westbound 22nd Street, it allegedly rolled backwards, striking the bumper of an unmarked police car. Officers activated their emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver, later identified as Kahdijah, reportedly ran a red light and sped westbound on 22nd Street, reaching speeds of at least 61 mph in a 40 mph zone.

At the intersection of Routes 83 and 22nd Street, Kahdijah allegedly attempted to make a right turn from the left lane to proceed north on Route 83. Police said she collided with a Lexus SUV in the process, causing significant damage to the vehicle.

After the accident, Kahdijah’s car stalled. When the officers ordered her to exit the vehicle, she refused. The police forcibly removed her and transported her to hospital for medical attention. Bedridden Kahdijah allegedly caused approximately $7,000 in damage to his hospital bed.

Kahdijah also faces additional charges of fleeing or attempting to elude Cook County police.

“The allegations that Ms. Kahdijah not only drove away from officers but then crashed her car at the intersection of two of DuPage County’s busiest roads in the middle of the afternoon are outrageous,” said Robert Berlin, DuPage County State’s Attorney. “As the holiday shopping season approaches, I want to remind drivers that in DuPage County we will not tolerate this type of alleged conduct that puts not only the defendants, but also the officers involved and the traveling public at risk. I’ve said it in the past, but it bears repeating, if you hear sirens and see lights behind you, pull over. Don’t try to escape from the police because you won’t succeed and will only make your situation worse.

The judge granted the state’s request to deny Kahdijah’s temporary release. Her next court appearance is scheduled for December 23.