Zion Man Seriously Injured in 3-Car Crash in Unincorporated Antioch

The crash occurred at the intersection of Hunt Club and State Line roads, leaving one driver hospitalized.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 32-year-old man from Zion, Illinois was seriously injured after his vehicle rear-ended a stopped car, causing a chain-reaction crash involving two other vehicles in unincorporated Antioch on Thursday evening. The injured driver was transported to a local hospital, while the other drivers declined medical treatment. The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Why it matters

Rear-end collisions are a common type of car accident, often caused by distracted or inattentive driving. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the potential for serious injuries when drivers fail to slow down or stop in time.

The details

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, around 5:15 p.m., a 2026 Dodge Durango driven by a 49-year-old man from Wisconsin was stopped at a stop sign on northbound Hunt Club Road and State Line Road. A 2020 Chevrolet Colorado driven by a 48-year-old woman, also from Wisconsin, was stopped behind the Durango. A 2017 Toyota Yaris driven by the 32-year-old Zion man failed to slow down and rear-ended the Colorado at a high speed, causing the Colorado to then rear-end the Durango and leave the road.

  • The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

32-year-old Zion man

The driver of the 2017 Toyota Yaris who failed to slow down and rear-ended the stopped vehicle, causing the chain-reaction crash.

49-year-old man from Wisconsin

The driver of the 2026 Dodge Durango that was stopped at the intersection.

48-year-old woman from Wisconsin

The driver of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado that was stopped behind the Durango.

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What’s next

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the crash.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of attentive driving and following at a safe distance, especially at intersections, to prevent rear-end collisions that can lead to serious injuries.