One person received serious injuries after a personal watercraft ran into a pier in Cary Friday evening, authorities said.
Cary Fire Protection District rescuers were called to a water rescue on the Fox River near the 2500 block of Grove Lane after the SeaDoo collided with a residential boat pier at 4:08 p.m., said Cary Fire Protection District spokesman Alex Vucha.
Vucha said initial reports were that a male patient was unconscious in the water following the crash.
Upon arrival, paramedics found the male had regained consciousness and was near the shore, Vucha said.
Paramedics removed the patient from the water, transferred him to an awaiting ambulance, and transported him to Mercyhealth Hospital – Crystal Lake.
The unidentified male was then transported via helicopter to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with serious injuries, Vucha said.
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit is investigating the crash.
Vucha said the crash happened minutes after a residential structure fire was reported in the 6000 block of Lakeview Lane in Cary.
The 4 p.m. fire was contained to the home’s rear deck and quickly extinguished by responding crews.
Vucha said the home where the fire happened remains habitable, and no injuries were reported.
“We are proud of the professionalism and capability of our members to respond quickly to multiple simultaneous incidents,” Vucha said in a news release.
The fire remains under investigation by the Cary Fire Protection District.
The Cary Fire Protection District would like to thank the Fox River Grove Fire Protection District, dispatchers, and any additional agencies who provided additional assistance during these busy calls.