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Lake Zurich Today
By the People, for the People
2 Hospitalized After Crash on Route 22 in Lake Zurich
Broken-down SUV on shoulder struck by Honda Civic, shutting down road for an hour
Mar. 6, 2026 at 7:26am
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A two-vehicle crash on Route 22 at Orchard Pond Drive in Lake Zurich sent both drivers to the hospital and shut the road for about an hour on Sunday evening. Police say a Barrington woman's broken-down SUV was fully on the shoulder when a Honda Civic rear-ended it, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to both drivers. The Honda's driver was cited.
Why it matters
Incidents involving disabled vehicles on busy roads like Route 22 can pose significant safety risks, especially in areas with high traffic volume. This crash highlights the need for drivers to exercise caution when encountering disabled vehicles and the importance of clearing disabled vehicles from travel lanes as quickly as possible.
The details
According to police, a Barrington woman's SUV had broken down and was fully on the shoulder of Route 22 when a Honda Civic driven by a Lake Zurich resident rear-ended the disabled vehicle. Both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The Honda's driver was cited for the crash.
- The incident occurred on Sunday evening.
The players
Barrington woman
The driver of the broken-down SUV that was struck on the shoulder of Route 22.
Lake Zurich resident
The driver of the Honda Civic that rear-ended the disabled SUV on Route 22.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of drivers remaining alert and cautious when encountering disabled vehicles on busy roads, as well as the need for quick response and clearance of such situations to minimize safety risks and traffic disruptions.
