Crash Injures 4, Shuts Down Route 30 In Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, IL — Four people were taken to area hospitals following a three-vehicle crash on Route 30 near 119th Street in Plainfield just after 10 a.m. Thursday. Plainfield Deputy Fire Chief Jon Stratton said a westbound sedan struck another sedan, causing it to spin around and hit a van head-on.

Police said one man in the van was transported to Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora. A total of three male occupants from both sedans were taken to Edward and Copley hospitals.

Stratton said none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening. Route 30 was shut down near the crash scene for about 30 minutes, he said.

Illinois State Police are investigating the crash, according to Stratton.

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