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.
