An Illinois State Trooper was injured in a crash on the south side during the pursuit

CHICAGO — An Illinois State Trooper was injured after a pursuit ended in a crash early Wednesday morning.

According to preliminary reports, the incident happened around midnight on Wednesday after state troopers received a call about a carjacking.

A chase ensued that resulted in the officer’s car crashing into a tree and the suspect’s car into a utility pole at 95th Street and Cottage Grove on the city’s south side.

One soldier was taken to the district hospital and is undergoing surgery. However, his injuries are not life-threatening, according to ISP.

Two people are in custody.