Carjacking On Illinois Highway Is Straight Out Of Action Movie

This carjacking on a busy Illinois tollway is the perfect example of when an action movie becomes a reality.

Crime Has Gotten Really Bad In Illinois

I know it's not new, but I still feel like I should mention it. Crime has gotten really bad in Illinois. There are no signs of it getting any better anytime soon. It's not just one area, it's all over the state. Plus, criminals have gotten a lot braver.

Action Movies Aren't Reality Or Are They?

Like many people, I'm a huge fan of action movies. I think the big draw is they aren't real life. The things that happen in the storylines are fictional. No one in their right mind would actually try it or would they?

Let me set the scene for you. There's a police chase. The bad guy ends up on a highway and traffic stops him. The suspect gets out and starts running. Down the road, he steals another car and is able to escape. Could that really happen? The answer is yes and in Illinois.

Illinois Driver Carjacked While In Traffic On Busy Illinois Tollway

According to cbsnews.com,

Police are investigating after a driver stuck in traffic on Interstate 294 was carjacked on Thursday by someone in another stolen vehicle.

 

Illinois police received a call about a suspicious car. During the investigation, they figured out the vehicle was stolen and tried to pull it over. The suspect took off and hopped on the tollway. After getting stuck in a traffic jam and still trying to avoid the cops, the thief got out and carjacked another driver. He sped off before the officers caught up and escaped.

No one was hurt during the incident and the Illinois State Police are investigating the carjacking.