Posts Tagged MVA

Triple fatal MVA in Prospect Heights

Jun 18

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Triple fatal accident in Prospect Heights 6-18-11

The accident scene on Camp McDonald Road at Maple where three teens were killed this morning. The first tree struck is seen behind the unmarked squad car. Larry Shapiro photo

Just after 3AM this morning, the Prospect Heights Fire and Police departments received word of traffic accident on Camp McDonald Road at maple, roughly 50 yards east of Station 9. When Prospect Heights units arrived, they found a single vehicle accident with four occupants. The car apparently lost control while heading east, jumped the curb, hit a tree and a mailbox in one yard before hitting another tree in the next yard. The impact tore the car into two pieces before it could impact the front bedrooms of the house. Three of the four occupants were ejected from the car. Of the four teens, three were killed instantly and the fourth was transported to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.

The police department requested the accident recovery team who was on the scene for several hours. The vehicle was finally removed from the scene 12 hours after the accident. The Chicago Tribune has an article HERE, and the Daily Herald has one HERE.

Larry Shapiro went to the scene this afternoon as the vehicle was being removed and submitted a few images.

The large tree in the front yard saved the house from being hit as a bedroom is near the impact site. The rear of the car can be seen on the far right and the front of the car rests at the base of the flagpole. Larry Shapiro photo

The rear of the car was completely severed by the impact with the tree. Debris can be seen littering the lawn. Larry Shapiro photo

The front section of the car is lifted out of the yard by Fries Automotive. The rotator wrecker then swiveled to place the wreckage on a flatbed. Larry Shapiro photo

A large gallery with images of the recovery can be viewed HERE.

Tags: Century rotator, fatal car accident, Fries Automotive, Honda Accord split in two, Larry Shapiro, MVA, Prospect Heights Fire Department, towing recovery, triple fatal car accident

Newport Township assists with MVA in Wisconsin

May 16

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Jeff Rudolph took in an MVA involving a car and a tractor-trailer on I94 north of Russell Road, just across the Wisconsin border this afternoon. The Newport Township Fire Department responded with Ambulance 1441, Squad 1458 and 1400. Pleasant Prairie, Wi sent an ambulance, and Bristol, WI sent a squad and an ambulance. All three ambulances transported to Kenosha area hospitals. All injuries appeared to by yellows. There is ongoing construction on I94, and Bristol’s chief told Jeff that this was the third accident in a week in the same spot.

Newport Township Engine 1458 responded over the state line to assist Wisconsin companies at an MVA in the construction site. Jeff Rudolph photo

Bristol Fire Department sent their Pierce Lance heavy rescue. Jeff Rudolph photo

This tractor-trailer collided with a car. Three patients were transported. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters from Bristol and Pleasant Prairie remove one of the car's occupants and carry him to an ambulance. Jeff Rudolph photo

Newport Ambulance 1441 transported one of the patients to a Kenosha area hospital. Jeff Rudolph photo

Paramedics prepare to load the patient is packaged onto a gurney. Jeff Rudolph photo

Another patient is removed from the car. Jeff Rudolph photo

The car sustained a fair amount of damage from the collision and spun completely around. Jeff Rudolph photo

Tags: Bristol WI Fire Department, car vs semi, Jeff Rudolph, MVA, Newport Township FPD, Pierce Saber, Pleasant Prairie Fire Department, Pleasant Prairie WI Fire Department

Buffalo Grove EMS Box Alarm 5-11-11

May 11

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The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded to a reported four-car motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment before noon today. The accident occurred on Milwaukee Avenue at Busch Parkway. As it is near the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District response area, they received the call as well. When units arrived on the scene, they had six patients among three cars, one of which had suffered extensive damage. Both departments worked to assist patients which included extricating two from a late model Cadillac. An EMS Box Alarm was requested which brought ambulances from Wheeling, Lake Zurich, Deerfield, Mundelein, and Lake Forest in addition to the Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire ambulances that were already at the scene.

Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were both at the scene, but Tim arrived prior to the first tool going to work. Both submitted images and Tim has a complete gallery HERE and Larry has a gallery HERE.

Buffalo Grove Fire Department EMS Box Alarm multi-vehicle accident Milwaukee Ave Busch Parkway

Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods firefighters begin to extricate several victims from a late-model Cadillac. Tim Olk photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods firefighters use a hydraulic cutter to make preparations for removing the roof of the car. Tim Olk photo

After the roof has been removed from the car, firefighters work on the passenger door. Tim Olk photo

Firefighters remove the passenger from the Cadillac. Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Squad 51 is in the background. Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters from Wheeling work with Buffalo Grove firefighters to get the patient onto the gurney. Larry Shapiro photo

An overview of the scene shows fire apparatus and the three damaged cars. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: Buffalo Grove Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, EMS Box Alarm, extrication, Lake Zurich Fire Department, Larry Shapiro, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD, multi-vehicle accident, Mundelein FIre Department, MVA, Pierce Dash HDR, Tim Olk, Wheeling Fire Department

first snow brings accidents

Dec 4

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As the Chicago area saw it’s first snow of the season, area fire departments responded to many accidents. Jeff Rudolph took in a two-car, head-on collision this morning at Route 173 west of Delaney Road in Wadsworth, IL. The Newport Township FPD responded with several units and was aided by Zion and Winthrop Harbor. Six patients were transported with what did not appear to be life-threatening injuries.

A head-on collision on slick roads this morning in Wadsworth, IL. The Newport Twp FPD responded with several units. Jeff Rudolph photo

Both Newport ambulances including 1441 shown here were on-scene at the collision on Route 173. Jeff Rdolph photo

Newport Squad 1458 was positioned to block the road to provide added safety to everyone on-scene. Jeff Rudolph photo

A closeup of the minivan involved in a collision this morning in Wadsworth, IL. Newport Township FPD firefighters removed the driver's door in order to remove the driver. Jeff Rudolph photo

Winthrop Harbor ambulance 1742 was one of the mutual aid EMS companies on the scene. A total of 6 patients were transported with what appeared to be non life-threatening injuries. Jeff Rudolph photo

Newport Brush 1475 brought additional personnel to the scene. Jeff Rudolph photo

Another view of the spotting of Squad 1458 blocking the roadway and acting as a protective barrier to the rescue workers and patients in the event that another motorist would fail to stop before the scene. Jeff Rudolph photo

Zion Ambulance 1842 was the fourth ambulance on the scene assisting the Newport Township FPD. Jeff Rudolph photo

Jeff Rudolph recently set up a Flickr site to showcase his photography. His images which include on-scene and static apparatus from more than just the Chicago area can be seen HERE. Jeff has included images that date back many years.

Tags: ambulance, Flickr, icy road, Jeff Rudolph, MVA, Newport Township FPD, Pierce, Saber, snow, Wadsworth, winter, Winthrop Harbor Fire Department, Zio Fire Deparment

Gurnee MVA on Rt 120

Nov 15

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Jeff Rudolph sent these images from an MVA this morning with this description:

Gurnee 1321 and 1342 responded to a morning MVA caused by black ice on RT. 120 at a railroad overpass in Park City. Three vehicles were involved; two sustained heavy damage. Extrication was required by Engine 1321. Waukegan and North Chicago ambulances where requested for a total of three ambulances transporting to Condell and Vista East.

North Chicago Ambulance 1546 on-scene at an early morning multiple vehicle accident in Park City was one of three units that transported patients. Jeff Rudolph photo

One of three vehicles involved in an MVA on Route 120 in Park City. Jeff Rudolph photo

Gurnee Engine 1321 on the scene of an MVA on Route 120 in Park City that involved three vehicles. Jeff Rudolph photo

Gurnee Fire Department Engine 1321 at MVA

Firefighters used tools from Gurnee Engine 1321 to free at least one victim that was trapped in a vehicle as the result of a collision this morning on Route 120 in Park City. Jeff Rudolph photo

Tags: ambulance, E-ONE, extrication, Gurnee, Jeff Rudolph, MVA, North Chicago, Waukegan

Action image submission

Oct 11

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Drew Gresik answered our call for photos with this image from a recent MVA in North Riverside.

North Riverside IL Fire Department on-Scene at MVA

On September 25, 2010, there was a head-on collision between two vehicles on 1st Avenue in North Riverside. The occupants in the cars were injured and taken down the road to Loyola University Medical Center. The North Riverside Fire Department and Police Department as well as the Chicago Zoological Society Police Department and the Brookfield Police Department were the first units on-scene. The first ambulances on-scene were from fellow MABAS 11 departments Berwyn and Forest Park. Riverside and Broadview ambulances were called, but only Broadview was needed. Drew Gresik photo

Drew posts his images at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilfirephotos/

Thank you Drew

Tags: ambulance, Berwyn, Broadview, Forest Park, Gresik, MVA, North Riverside, Pierce, Quantum