Five Hospitalized After Pickup Truck Runs Red Light in Deer Park Crash

Four-vehicle collision at busy intersection leaves multiple people injured

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:36am

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A 76-year-old Elk Grove Village man driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck ran a red light at the intersection of Route 12 and Deer Park Boulevard in Deer Park, Illinois, causing a four-vehicle crash that sent five people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The pickup truck struck two vehicles that had the green light to turn left, then hit a third vehicle before coming to a stop.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of distracted or reckless driving, which can have serious consequences for both the driver and innocent bystanders. Red light violations are a leading cause of intersection crashes, which are some of the most deadly types of accidents. The crash occurred at a busy commercial intersection, raising concerns about public safety in high-traffic areas.

The details

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling northbound on Route 12 when it ran a red light and struck a 2012 Toyota turning left and a 2012 Chevrolet also turning left, both of which had the green arrow. The impact then caused the pickup truck to hit a 2018 Mercedes-Benz traveling westbound on Deer Park Boulevard. Five people were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, and the pickup truck driver was cited for causing the crash.

  • The incident occurred around 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2026.

The players

Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Driver

A 76-year-old man from Elk Grove Village who ran the red light and caused the crash.

2012 Toyota Driver

A 61-year-old woman from Wauconda who had the green arrow to turn left when her vehicle was struck.

2012 Chevrolet Driver

A 71-year-old woman from Lake Zurich who also had the green arrow to turn left when her vehicle was hit.

2018 Mercedes-Benz Driver

A 64-year-old man from Buffalo Grove whose vehicle was struck after the initial collision.

Lake County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the scene and investigated the crash.

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What they’re saying

“Five people involved were transported by ambulances to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”

— Lt. Matthew Harmon, Lake County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

The driver of the Ford pickup truck will likely face citations and potential legal consequences for running the red light and causing the multi-vehicle collision.

The takeaway

This crash serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of obeying traffic signals and driving safely, especially at busy intersections. Reckless behavior behind the wheel can have devastating impacts on both the driver and innocent bystanders, underscoring the need for greater awareness and enforcement of traffic laws to protect public safety.