Kettlebell Damages 4 Cars In Burr Ridge: Cops

BURR RIDGE, IL — At least four cars were reported damaged when they struck a metal kettlebell that was inexplicably left in the road in Burr Ridge, according to a police report. All four drivers hit the kettlebell while heading north on Route 83 near Meadowbrook Drive. The accidents happened about 11 p.m. July 31. No injuries were reported.

With three of the cars, tires were flattened, while in the other case, a major oil leak resulted. Tow trucks were called.

It was unclear how the kettlebell ended up in the road. A kettlebell is defined as "a large cast-iron, ball-shaped weight with a single handle."