A suspect has been identified and is being sought for hitting a police officer with his vehicle, injuring her, as he fled from officers in Lincolnshire Thursday evening.

Michael J. Ockerman, 32, who has no permanent address, was charged with one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony.

The Lincolnshire Police Department received a call from a neighboring police department regarding a reckless driver traveling northbound on Milwaukee Avenue near Aptakisic Road just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Lincolnshire Police Department Commander Kimberly Covelli said dispatchers immediately received several 911 calls from people in the area reporting the vehicle was driving recklessly and blocking the roadway.

As police arrived on the scene, the suspect vehicle, driven by Ockerman, proceeded northbound on Milwaukee Avenue.

Ockerman started driving in circles on the roadway through all lanes of Milwaukee Avenue near Riverside Road.

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Michael J. Ockerman, 32, (pictured) is wanted for aggravated battery of a police officer after fleeing from police in Lincolnshire Thursday and hitting an officer, officials said. | Provided Photo

An officer attempted to block northbound traffic on Milwaukee Avenue to keep motorists safe, Covelli said.

After exiting her squad car, she was struck by the suspect’s vehicle.

Ockerman fled from the scene at a high rate of speed and officers pursued the vehicle in an attempt to stop it.

The vehicle did not stop for the officers’ emergency lights and sirens, Covelli said.

“Due to the recklessness of the driver and to avoid other innocent persons from being involved in a serious crash, officers discontinued the pursuit,” she said.

A sedan drives around in circles on Milwaukee Avenue near Riverside Road in Lincolnshire shortly before hitting a police officer Thursday evening. | Photo: Amy Lynn

The injured officer was transported from the scene by ambulance to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with non-life-threatening injuries.

The officer was treated and released, Covelli said.

Detectives found evidence identifying Ockerman as the driver. They also obtained information showing he was last seen in Burlington, Wisconsin.

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An arrest warrant was obtained Friday and a Lake County judge set bond at $350,000 on the warrant.

Ockerman is approximately 5-foot-11, 145 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Anyone with information on Ockerman’s location is asked to contact the Lincolnshire Police Department at 847-883-9900.