Lake Hills, IN – Emergency crews responded Sunday evening to a serious rollover crash on W. 93rd Avenue that left one person trapped inside a vehicle and later airlifted to a Chicago hospital.
According to the Lake Hills Fire Department, the crash occurred at approximately 6:05 p.m. in the 6500 block of W. 93rd Avenue. Arriving firefighters found a vehicle on its side with the occupant trapped. Crews and bystanders worked together to extricate the victim and provide immediate medical care.
The University of Chicago Aeromedical Network (UCAN) helicopter was dispatched to the scene, and the patient was flown to the University of Chicago Medical Center for further treatment. The fire department credited a coordinated response between multiple agencies for the efficiency of both the rescue operation and the helicopter landing zone setup.
Assisting agencies included the Schererville Fire Department, Dyer Indiana Fire Department, Lake County 911, Lake County Sheriff’s Department, St. John Police Department, and Southcom 911. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or current condition.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Officials are urging drivers to use caution and remain alert, particularly on local roadways where emergency personnel may be working.
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