Elgin Man Seriously Injured In Fiery Crash

BUFFALO GROVE, IL -- A 35-year-old Elgin man was seriously injured in a crash in Buffalo Grove early Thursday. Authorities were called to the scene of the collision, which involved a pick up truck and trailer that veered off Route 22 between Buffalo Grove Road and Prairie Road shortly before 4 a.m., the Daily Herald reports. The truck later started on fire but authorities were unsure if anyone was inside the vehicle at the time.

The Elgin man was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to the article. The collision also caused power outages in the area.

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