Monee, IL – One person was taken to the hospital following a serious rollover crash late Monday night that brought down multiple power poles and closed a portion of Pauling Road, officials confirmed.
According to the Monee Fire Protection District, emergency crews responded to the scene where a vehicle overturned and struck several utility poles along Pauling Road, west of Kedzie Avenue. The driver was transported from the scene for medical evaluation.
Photos released by the fire district show a heavily damaged vehicle resting on its roof in a grassy area beside the road, as well as broken utility poles and downed power lines scattered nearby. The extent of the driver’s injuries has not been released.
ComEd crews were reportedly called to assess electrical hazards and begin repairs. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area until the roadway is reopened.
Pauling Road will remain closed west of Kedzie while cleanup and restoration efforts continue. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes and use caution near first responders.
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