Car Crashes into Fontano's Subs in Hinsdale, Injuring 14-Year-Old Boy and Four Others
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 17, 2023
Five people injured, three in serious condition, one treated on the scene and released, 14-year-old boy with critical injuries
A 14-year-old boy crashed into Fontano's Subs in Hinsdale, Illinois (9 South Lincoln Street).
A Jeep crashed into the sandwich shop at just before 2:30 p.m., with emergency responders arriving at the scene just after 2:35 p.m.
According to reports, surveillance footage captured the vehicle coming from Fuller's Carwash across the street before plowing directly into the restaurant where employees and customers were present.
Hinsdale police and fire officials reported that five people were injured in total. Three of them were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in serious condition while one customer received treatment at the scene and was subsequently released. The youngest victim involved was identified as a 14-year-old boy.
The critically injured teenager initially received medical attention at Hinsdale Hospital but was later transferred by helicopter to Comer Children Hospital in Chicago for further treatment.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash did not sustain any injuries. Authorities have yet to determine if charges will be filed against them.
To aid in the investigation, Hinsdale police are receiving assistance from the Major Crash Reconstruction Team of the DuPage County Merit Task Force.
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Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 14-year-old boy, other four people
- Vehicles:
- Jeep
- State:
- Illinois
- City:
- Hinsdale
- Location:
- 9 South Lincoln Street, Hinsdale, Illinois
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-17
- Time of Incident:
- Monday afternoon at 2:35 p.m.
9 South Lincoln Street, Hinsdale, Illinois
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