An 18-year-old Gilberts man was critically injured Saturday night after the car he was driving struck a tree on Powers Road at Interstate 90, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office said.
Matthew Miedema, of the 200 block of Tyler Creek Street, was driving a 2012 Hyundai Sonata at a high rate of speed on southbound Powers Road about 10 p.m. and lost control as he tried to negotiate a tight curve just north of the I-90 bridge, a sheriff’s office news release said. As he attempted to regain control of the vehicle, the car went off the east side shoulder and easement and plowed into a tree, the release said.
Miedema had to be extricated from the vehicle, and was initially taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin before being airlifted to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge because of significant chest and liver injuries, the release said. A front-seat passenger, Andrew Sthal, 24, of the 100 block of Woodland Park Circle, Gilberts, was uninjured and refused medical treatment at the scene.
Investigators said airbags were deployed during the crash, which caused heavy front-end damage to the car, but it was not known if seatbelts were in use, the release said. The initial crash investigation indicates that speed was a factor, but it does not appear alcohol was involved, the release said.A migrant family felt ‘blessed’ to be picked for a state rental program. They were given units that seemed unlivable — with a difficult choice.Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over ‘unwelcome kiss’
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Road Construction Report: A new crossing point, parking lot on College RoadDrivers should be alert of a new crosswalk and parking lot near the farmers market.
Read more »
Burnes shackles Rangers over 7 innings and Orioles hit 4 HRs in 11-2 routTexas, the defending champs, has dropped seven consecutive road games and eight successive road series openers.
Read more »
St. Louis man goes missing while visiting family in San AntonioJarvis McIntire, 26 of St. Louis, was last seen Saturday on Holbrook Road near Rittiman Road.
Read more »
Southbound Interstate 225 closed for crash in AuroraThe interstate is closed at 17th Place in Aurora, according to the Aurora Police Department.
Read more »
CHP investigating fatal crash on Interstate 80 that left vehicle on its roofThe crash happened about 4:05 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said.
Read more »
Eastbound Interstate 70 closed at Silverthorne for tractor-trailer fire, five-vehicle crashEastbound Interstate 70 is closed for a tractor-trailer fire and five-vehicle crash between Silverthorne and Georgetown, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Read more »