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Fatal crash in Arlington Heights, 3-10-14

Mar 10

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, crash scene video, MVA | 4 Comments

Several 9-1-1 calls were received by Northwest Central Dispatch about a rollover accident in the 1600 block of N. Rand Road in Arlington Heights shortly after noon today (Monday). As the incident is on the border of the Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights districts, both departments responded with full assignments after it was determined that there were multiple patients and multiple entrapments.

Five vehicles were involved and the drivers of two required extrication, one of which was handled by Arlington Heights companies and the other by Prospect Heights units. Only one of the four Arlington Heights ambulances was available at the time of the incident. Additional ambulances came from Prospect Heights, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Des Plaines.

One of the drivers did not survive.

There is speculation that the rolled over vehicle went airborne after hitting this minivan. Larry Shapiro photo

Fire department personnel check on the drivers of several cars as companies arrive. Larry Shapiro photo

Two of the vehicles involved. Larry Shapiro photo

The crew from Prospect Heights Engine 9 goes to work. Larry Shapiro photo

The engine from the car in the foreground was ejected into the street. Larry Shapiro photo

Prospect Heights firefighters begin an extrication in the street as Arlington Heights firefighters work to free the driver of the rolled over pickup. Larry Shapiro photo

Palatine firefighters assist the driver of another vehicle. Larry Shapiro photo

One patient is removed to an ambulance as another is freed from the wreckage. Larry Shapiro photo

Both Arlington Heights squads were at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

A witness claims that this pickup was traveling at a high rate of speed in the wrong lane. Larry Shapiro photo

After all patients have been removed. Larry Shapiro photo

Looking northwest on Rand Road. Larry Shapiro photo

Arlington Heights was at the scene with one engine, the tower ladder, one ambulance, two squads, and several chief officers. Prospect Heights responded with two engines, an ambulance, and several chief officers as well.

A gallery with more image can be viewed at shapirophotography.net

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Multiple fatalities at Glenview crash 10-15-13

Oct 15

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, MVA | Comments off

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.