More on yesterday’s crash in Glenview that claimed three lives. Images from Tim Olk and a brief video from Larry Shapiro of the recovery operation.
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk has a gallery of images HERE.
Larry Shapiro has a gallery of images HERE.
Glenview Police and Fire Departments were called early this afternoon for an accident involving a garbage truck and an SUV which occurred at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Harrison Street. The garbage truck, from the Village of Skokie, was fully loaded when it struck the other vehicle that reportedly crossed in it’s path. As the truck, which had a large plow assembly on the front, pushed the car along the parkway, the car rolled over and onto the roof. The truck came to rest on top of the car, and a fire ensued involving the cab of the truck and the car.
An undetermined number Three occupants were trapped in the car, all of whom perished. The truck driver was able to free himself from the truck and was apparently unharmed.
Glenview Engine 6 arrived on the scene and hit the fire with tank water through the deck gun and then a hand line was used to fully extinguish the fire and lay down a layer of foam.
An area resident who attempted to assist with a fire extinguisher was driven back by the intense heat.
Tray Cashman, who lives down the street, captured this video of Engine 6 arriving and hitting the fire.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
The FAA and NTSB personnel spent much of the day on Tuesday examining the wreckage and scene of Monday night’s plane crash in Riverwoods.
Federal investigators examine the wreckage of a Piper Navajo that crashed Monday night in suburban Riverwoods. Tim Olk photo
After they were finished, they released the wreckage to Fries Automotive to remove the plane and debris from the scene and transport everything to Campbell Airport in Grayslake. Fries was assisted by Rogner’s Towing out of Palatine. Earlier in the day, a tree removal contractor cut trees that had been damaged by the plane plus those additional trees necessary to clear a path for a truck to access the scene.
A tree trimmer climbs a tree near the wreckage to remove large limbs that were severed and hanging above the wreckage. Tim Olk photo
Also, an employee of the tree contractor climbed one of the tall trees to remove a piece of debris that was lodged there.
A climber has to go significantly higher that the reach of a bucket truck will allow in order to remove a piece of debris. Tim Olk photo
The debris can be seen at the top of a tree which was clipped by the plane as it went down. Tim Olk photo
A rollback tow truck sits on sheets of plywood in a lane cleared after several trees were cut down. Larry Shapiro photo
Debris and trees litter the yard near the crash. Larry Shapiro photo
As the sun sets, the scene is turned over to the recovery crew. Larry Shapiro photo
The medical transport plane had an area for a stretcher. Larry Shapiro photo
The plane's tail number. Larry Shapiro photo
The pilot sitting in the far seat did not survive the crash although the person in the closer seat is alive. Larry Shapiro photo
A skid ster unit carries one of the plane's engines out to the street. Larry Shapiro photo
The plane came to rest in between several trees. Larry Shapiro photo
The plane is pulled from it's position with a cable from the heavy wrecker out on Portwine Road. The cable runs through a snatch block anchored against a large tree. Larry Shapiro photo
Tim has more photos HERE and Larry has a gallery HERE.
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.
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