7 Injured In Three-Vehicle Rollover Crash In Lake County

GURNEE , IL — A three-vehicle crash Tuesday evening at a busy Gurnee intersection left multiple people hospitalized, though none with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

Gurnee police and fire crews responded around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday to the intersection of Ferndale Street and northbound Route 41 for a reported crash involving three vehicles, according to a news release from the Gurnee Police Department.

Seven people were transported to area hospitals following the crash according to the Lake and McHenry County Scanner. Fire crews responded to reports of entrapment after the collision and worked to free multiple people from the overturned vehicle.

According to a preliminary investigation, a silver Honda SUV was traveling north on Ferndale Street and attempted to turn left onto northbound Route 41 when it was struck by a white Pontiac Grand Am heading north on Route 41. The impact triggered a secondary collision involving a red Chevrolet HHR, police said.

The force of the initial crash caused the Honda to overturn, trapping two passengers inside. Gurnee firefighters responded and were able to safely extricate both individuals from the vehicle, authorities said.

All drivers and passengers involved in the crash were transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center for evaluation for injuries that are not considered life-threatening, police said.

Northbound Route 41 was shut down for about 45 minutes as first responders worked at the scene and cleared the roadway.

The crash remains under investigation. No citations have been issued at this time.

Authorities are reminding drivers to use caution when entering or crossing major roadways and to ensure intersections are clear before proceeding.