Images prior to the arrival of fire companies of one car that flipped and caught fire. Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk submitted the following:
Two cars passed me doing well over 100 mph, one on my left and the other on the right at the Edens/Kennedy split. As they made the sharp turn I saw both lost control. All I saw was smoke and car parts flying. Got on 9-1-1 and said there were 2 cars on fire and the need for a squad for a possible pin-in, 2 ambos and that I was searching for the occupants. Both cars were on fire . The upside down Caddy was on fire and it looked like both drivers were ejected. The guy was walking and the girl had to be pulled away from the car . The other driver asked me if everything was ok then walked away but later was found up the Edens with some other cars that had stopped. I hate the Kennedy at night after 2am, it’s a raceway.
As the overturned car burns, the two occupants can be seen in the background and the other vehicle is farther down the road. Tim Olk photo
The two occupants of this Cadillac were both out of the car after the crash. Tim Olk photo
A firefighter advances on the burning Cadillac. Tim Olk photo
Another firefighter waits for water to hit the second car that was on fire. Tim Olk photo
The line is moved in to apply foam to the overturned car after the main fire was knocked down. Tim Olk photo
The smoldering remains of the Porsche is examined to make sure the fire is out. Tim Olk photo
More images from the scene can be found HERE.
#1 by Brian on September 25, 2012 - 10:07 AM
Alicia, the safety and SCBA is a firefighting issue they are talking about, NOT you and your seat belt.
We are happy that you are ok after the accident but please understand what people are discussing (firefighting related issues with this incident) before going on the attack
#2 by alicia on September 25, 2012 - 1:28 AM
this was my accident and i just wanna clear up that the silver car was the one drag racing and hit my husband and i,i got ejected from the car.that guy was drunk and drag racing.if i would’ve left my seat belt on i would have been dead forsure.so before opening your mouths bout something you dont know about find out details……..
#3 by Marco on April 11, 2012 - 10:50 PM
Get over yourself….fucking safety sally. Something like that affects NOBODY but themselves….if they don’t want to, it’s their decision. We are all adults.
#4 by Bob on April 11, 2012 - 9:24 PM
What happened to the SCBA. Apparently no one was wearing any!!!!
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#5 by Ace on April 9, 2012 - 12:43 PM
I passed this accident on my way home from work shortly after it happened the Cadillac was still on fire and I agree with the above comment. I got on the highway at Addison and it was clear from almost the moment I got on the highway that there was a serious accident ahead, tons of smoke, lots of sirens and lights. I was getting on the highway with 3 ambulances and a firetruck. Despite the situation people many people were racing ahead and trying to cut others off right up to the police line. This was a horrific sight to see and even more disturbing is the fact that people don’t even have to common sense to slow down and drive safely after seeing such an awful accident
#6 by CMSL on April 8, 2012 - 2:32 PM
Truly an amazing response by our fire and rescue squads. My friends and I drove by the accident around when the fire was already extinguished. It surprised me that despite us putting our hazards on to warn others that traffic was almost at a standstill that other cars felt the need to speed to almost the line of police cars protecting the scene. Please remember at that time of night that the 90/94 split is very dangerous and to always be cautious. Another accident could have been caused just by those wanting to race through. Thank you again to those doing a fine job protecting and securing those in need.
#7 by Tim Olk on April 8, 2012 - 1:25 PM
Great job by the State Police and the Minutemen and also by the Chicago Fire Department