Beecher, Illinois – A three-vehicle crash at a busy Beecher intersection left one person dead Friday afternoon.
According to the Beecher Fire Protection District, crews responded around 3:06 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, to a reported motor vehicle accident at Illinois Route 1 and County Line Road. While units were en route, dispatch advised that one vehicle was on fire, prompting the response to be upgraded to an extrication call.
Fire officials said responders found a collision involving a semi-truck and two passenger vehicles. One passenger vehicle was heavily damaged and fully involved in flames, with the driver trapped inside. The semi-truck sustained significant damage, and the second passenger vehicle sustained minor damage.
Crews began fire suppression efforts immediately on the burning vehicle while additional responders assisted with patient assessment and traffic control. The Grant Park Fire Protection District also responded to the scene.
Four patients were evaluated. Three individuals refused medical treatment, and one victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to fire officials.
Authorities noted the intersection of Route 1 and County Line Road has been the site of numerous serious and fatal crashes over the years. The Beecher Fire Protection District said it plans to contact state lawmakers, the Illinois Department of Transportation and other appropriate agencies to prioritize immediate safety improvements at the location.
The crash temporarily disrupted traffic along Route 1, a primary corridor used by area commuters and commercial drivers.
The incident remains under review.
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