Two of the three cars involved in the accident were this sedan and SUV. The sedan passengers were able to get out of their car while two in the SUV needed to be extricated. Larry Shapiro photo
Shortly after noon today the Glenview Fire Department was notified of a multi-vehicle accident with a rollover and entrapment in the 2900 block of Glenview Road. Unconfirmed reports are that the police department had a cellphone caller advise of an erratic driver and while on the phone the caller may have witnessed the accident. Glenview Fire responded with two engines, two ambulances, a truck, and Battalion 6. Upon arrival at the scene two additional ambulances were requested and a third engine for manpower.
Firefighters assess the condition of the third car at the scene and the injured occupant. Larry Shapiro photo
A panoramic view of the scene shows all of the vehicles involved. Larry Shapiro photo
A Jeep SUV was on top of one sedan and a third vehicle was about 3o feet down the road with extensive damage. Companies began two extrications; one to free the driver of the car and the second to free two patients from the SUV. The three occupants of the car underneath the SUV were out of the vehicle when units arrived.
As firefighters and paramedics access the patients and the damage, stabilization of the SUV begins. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters begin to separate the roof of the Toyotya Camry as a medic accompanies the patient inside. Larry Shapiro photo
A total of six patients were transported with perhaps three in critical or serious condition. The extrications were completed within roughly 20 minutes.
One patient from the SUV is packaged as firefighters continue to work to free the passenger. Larry Shapiro photo
A patient is taken to an ambulance for transport to an area hospital. Larry Shapiro photo
Simultaneous extrications take place to free additional patients. Larry Shapiro photo
Debris from the collision and the extrications is scattered throughout the street and sidewalk. Larry Shapiro photo
Another patient has been freed from the wreckage and is prepared for the trip to a hospital. Larry Shapiro photo
The extrication of the Camry's driver was involved. Larry Shapiro photo
After the patients were extricated, firefighters begin to pickup all of the tools used to cut and stabilize the vehicles. Larry Shapiro photo
The Cook County Sheriff's Police has jurisdiction of the crash site in an unincorporated section of Glenview and began their investigation after the fire department picked up. Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk were both at the scene. Larry’s photos can be seen HERE, and Tim’s can be seen HERE.
