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Huntley Today
By the People, for the People
2 Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries in I-90 Crash in Huntley, Illinois
A semi-truck and car collided on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, leaving two people with serious injuries.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Two people were severely injured in a crash on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Huntley, Illinois early Thursday morning. The Huntley Fire Protection District reported that a semi-trailer truck and a car were involved in the crash, with the car sustaining severe damage. Two people had to be extracted from the car and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. They were rushed to a nearby hospital, and one was later airlifted to a trauma center for advanced care.
Why it matters
Crashes involving large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks can often result in devastating injuries, especially for occupants of smaller passenger vehicles. This incident highlights the importance of highway safety and the need for vigilance by both commercial and passenger vehicle drivers.
The details
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. on westbound Interstate 90 just west of Route 47 in Huntley. The Huntley Fire Protection District reported that two people had to be extracted from the severely damaged car and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. They were transported to Northwestern Medicine Huntley, and one victim was later airlifted to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville for advanced trauma care. The westbound entrance ramp to I-90 from Route 47 was closed for several hours as Illinois State Police investigated the incident.
- The crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
- The westbound entrance ramp to I-90 from Route 47 was closed for several hours after the crash.
The players
Huntley Fire Protection District
The local fire department that responded to the crash and extracted the victims from the damaged vehicle.
Illinois State Police
The state law enforcement agency investigating the details of the crash.
Northwestern Medicine Huntley
The hospital where the two injured victims were initially transported for treatment.
Advocate Condell Medical Center
The trauma center in Libertyville where one of the victims was airlifted for advanced care.
What’s next
Illinois State Police will continue their investigation into the cause of the crash and determine if any charges will be filed.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by high-speed collisions between large commercial vehicles and passenger cars. It underscores the need for heightened safety measures and vigilance by all drivers to prevent such devastating crashes in the future.
