Lake Cook Road Closed After Accident in Arlington Heights
Multi-Vehicle Collision Leaves One Person Critically Injured
Lake Cook Road in northwest suburban Arlington Heights was expected to remain closed for several hours late Saturday following a multi-vehicle collision that left one person critically injured, authorities said.
Accident Details
The crash was reported before 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Bloomington Avenue, according to a news release from the Arlington Heights Police Department. According to police, a BMW M340i was traveling eastbound on Lake Cook Road “at a rate greater than the posted speed limit” when it collided with a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was pulling forward from a stop sign.
T-Bone-Type Impact
The BMW’s front end struck the driver’s side of the Jeep in a “T-bone-type” impact, police said. The collision forced the Jeep to roll over several times before coming to rest in the westbound lanes of Lake Cook Road.
Injuries and Evacuation
The driver of the Jeep, a 69-year-old Des Plaines resident, suffered multiple traumatic injuries and was transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. The driver of the BMW, an 18-year-old man from Deer Park, and two teenage passengers were evaluated by paramedics on scene and were taken to seek medical care by family, police said. A third teenage passenger was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
Road Closure
Lake Cook Road was temporarily closed to eastbound and westbound traffic – east of Route 53 to Wilke Road – as of before 9 p.m. and was expected to remain closed for several hours.
Investigation
The crash is under investigation by Arlington Heights police with the assistance of the Major Case Assistance Team – Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction unit.
Conclusion
The accident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the devastating consequences of reckless behavior on the road.
FAQs
* What happened in the accident?
A multi-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Bloomington Avenue, leaving one person critically injured.
* How many people were involved in the accident?
Four people were involved in the accident: two drivers and two teenage passengers.
* What were the conditions of the injured parties?
The driver of the Jeep suffered multiple traumatic injuries and was transported to the hospital. The driver of the BMW and two teenage passengers were evaluated by paramedics and taken to seek medical care by family. A third teenage passenger was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
* What is the status of the road?
Lake Cook Road was temporarily closed to eastbound and westbound traffic, but it is expected to reopen once the investigation is complete.
