ADDISON, Illinois. – One driver was airlifted in critical condition and another was injured after a major rollover crash in the western suburbs.
The two-vehicle crash happened at 2:25 p.m. Friday on Rohlwing Road (IL Route 53) at Winthrop Avenue in Addison.
When emergency crews arrived, they found a dump truck on its side and another vehicle was off the road, according to the Addison Fire Department.
The guardrail also encircled the cabin of the semi, officials said.
Emergency crews provided medical treatment to the driver of the second vehicle while others worked to free the driver trapped in the dump truck.
The driver of the dump truck was extricated from the vehicle at 4:16 p.m. and airlifted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove in critical condition, fire officials said.
The other driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The road is still closed and drivers are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
This is a developing story and we will bring you more updates as they become available.
