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A high-speed chase unfolded in Bensenville, Illinois, as a man faced charges following a police pursuit on Wednesday morning.
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Thomas Philip, a 73-year-old resident of Woodridge, is accused of four counts of aggravated fleeing from law enforcement, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney.
Authorities alleged that Philip was operating a vehicle without a valid license and lacking insurance coverage.
Bensenville police attempted to stop Philip on West Irving Park Road upon noticing his gold Lexus had expired registration tags.
Instead of complying, Philip allegedly accelerated and dangerously maneuvered into oncoming traffic lanes several times.
The video in the player above is from a previous report.
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About an hour later, the driver was found in a Jewel-Osco parking lot located at 1127 S. York Road, police said.
Police tried to take him into custody. However, the driver allegedly “bumped” into a squad car and initiated the pursuit.
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Police said Philip fled northbound on York Road, ignored multiple red lights before entering I-90 and ultimately making his way to northbound Interstate 294.
Chopper 7 was over the police chase on I-294 at about 11:30 a.m.
At one point, the driver was seen smoking a cigarette.
The chase came to a stop after police used two stop strips on the vehicle near mile marker 13, not far from the Wisconsin state line.
Video from Chopper 7 showed the driver being taken into police custody at about noon.
Philip’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 13. He was ordered to remain detained until then.
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