Motorcycle Accident & Search
 
By Deputy Chief Chris Howell
July 29, 2022
 

Yesterday Evening at 7:10 pm, Pingree Grove & Countryside responded for a motorcycle accident at North Starks (Rt 47, Rt 20, & Rt 72). On arrival companies found a motorcycle that had gone off the road at the Northwest corner, with witness stating that the driver was injured and had run off into the corn field. Fire and Police personnel started a search of the corn field and a request was made for drones and search dogs. The driver was found West of the incident, after an hour search. The driver was transported to the hospital. The roadways remained open during this incident.

Responding for Pingree Grove & Countryside: Engine 1213, Medic 1251and Chief's 1201 & 1202.

Assisting was: Pingree Grove Police, Kane County Police, Kane County Canine Unit, Kane County Drone Team, And West Chicago Search Team (Dogs and Drones).