Three people were injured following a serious crash between a motorcycle and a minivan at the intersection of Route 176 and Dean Street in Woodstock.
Alex Vucha, Communication Specialist with the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, said Woodstock and the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department were dispatched to the intersection at 2:25 p.m. Saturday for a report of a serious motorcycle crash.
Initial reports also indicated CPR was being performed on a downed motorcycle rider prior to firefighters arriving at the scene, Vucha said.
Firefighters arrived within 4 minutes and observed a serious two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and minivan, Vucha said.
He said crews confirmed a bystander had performed CPR on one of two unconscious riders on the pavement.
Paramedics quickly assumed life-saving measures and requested a medical helicopter to the scene, Vucha said.
An adult female rider was airlifted to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Vucha said.
An adult male rider was transported by ambulance to Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital, Vucha said.
At time of transport, both riders had sustained critical, life-threatening injuries, Vucha said.
In addition, an adult male driver of the minivan was transported to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital with moderate, non-life-threatening injuries, Vucha said.
Route 176 was immediately closed in both directions to allow for safe personnel operations.
The Lakewood Police Department and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the crash, Vucha said.