Trooper Barely Escapes as Cars Slam Wreck from Both Sides

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While responding to a crash on a busy Chicago freeway, a trooper was nearly hit when two separate vehicles slammed into the already-wrecked car—first from the left, then from the right. The trooper managed to dodge both impacts in a split-second move that likely saved his life.  The real story doesn’t stop here. Keep watching on REELZ+.  reelzplus.com

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00:00The Illinois State Police. Earlier this year, the state passed what's called Scott's Law,

00:05which is effectively their move-over law. It requires drivers to change lanes if possible,

00:09or at least slow down if they're near a stopped emergency vehicle.

00:13Now for the video. This traffic stop happened a year ago this July, but state police are putting

00:18it out now, hoping to raise awareness about the issue and the new law. Trooper responding to a

00:24crash on I-94 in Chicago. As he checks on the driver and starts helping her out of the vehicle,

00:30watch what happens next. Wow. Oh my God.

00:37Chicago 3408. Trooper was sent to the hospital, but was okay. Same with the woman whose car was hit.

00:43The guy in the Mercedes who crashed into them, cited for DUI, failure to yield stationary emergency

00:49vehicle, following too closely an improper lane usage. That guy was not injured. By the way,

00:54the law went into effect on January 1st, but it appears some drivers in Illinois

00:59may be unaware of the new law.

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