Crime & Safety

Minor Injuries in 119th Street Crash

A woman and a 9-year-old child were taken to Copley Hospital following Sunday afternoon crash in Plainfield.

Two people were taken to Rush-Copley Hospital in good condition Sunday following a three-car crash on 119th Street at Route 30, according to fire officials.

John Stratton said two cars became entangled during the crash and struck an eastbound van carrying a family of eight shortly before 12:30 p.m.

Illinois State Police said no details were available Sunday afternoon on exactly how the crash occurred.

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According to Stratton, a 2008 Nissan Versa carrying a mother and 9-year-old child collided with a 1997 Acura carrying a man and woman. The two vehicles then struck the van, which was at the stop sign at 119th Street and Route 30.

“These two cars hit and ended up hitting [the van] head on,” Stratton said.

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Then 9-year-old and the female passenger from the Acura were taken to Copley Hospital for observation, Stratton said.

“They were in good condition,” he said.

The family riding in the van — which included a mother, father and six kids between the ages of 7 and 14 — all refused treatment, and were able to drive away from the scene in the van despite some front-end damage, Stratton said.

“There are conflicting reports” on how the crash occurred, Stratton said.

119th Street was down to one lane for about an hour following the crash.

A representative for the Illinois State Police District 5 headquarters in Joliet said more information on the crash will be released Monday.


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