A Huntley woman died after she suffered critical injuries in a three-vehicle crash in Carpentersville Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
The Carpentersville Police Department and Carpentersville Fire Department responded around 4:48 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Randall Road and Binnie Road for a report of a multiple-vehicle crash with injuries.
Fire crews arrived and found a three-vehicle crash with heavy damage.
The West Dundee and Rutland Dundee fire departments also responded to assist at the scene.
One victim was unconscious and not breathing and lifesaving measures were performed, according to fire department emergency radio traffic.
Paramedics transported a 70-year-old Huntley woman to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin where she was pronounced dead, the Carpentersville Police Department said.
An investigation showed the woman’s car was traveling northbound on Randall Road.
She was attempting to turn left to go westbound on Binnie Road while an SUV traveled southbound on Randall Road, police said.
The SUV struck the woman’s vehicle at the intersection. A third vehicle was also involved and a pole was knocked down after being hit.
The Kane County Office of Emergency Management and the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Binne Rd was shut down between Huntley Road and Galligan Road. Randall Road was shut down for all southbound traffic at Miller Road.
Police say they have obtained video footage of the crash from a passing vehicle, which was equipped with an onboard camera. They said the video will help in determining who was at fault in the crash.
“We thank all responding agencies and citizens who stopped to assist or share video evidence. Your help has been invaluable in addressing this tragic incident,” police officials said.
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Acevedo with the Carpentersville Police Department at 847-551-3431 or QuadCom Dispatch at 847-428-8784.