The crash happened around 5 a.m. on southbound Illinois Route 53, and the car came to rest under a bridge in a construction zone, according to reports.
Rolling Meadows, Illinois - November 3, 2026
One person was hurt and taken to the hospital after a car crash in Rolling Meadows on Tuesday, Illinois State Police said. The crash was reported on Illinois Route 53 near Algonquin Road.
Key Facts
- Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at about 5 a.m.
- Location: Illinois Route 53 southbound near Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
- Type of crash: Car crash
- Vehicles involved: One car
- Injuries / fatalities: One person was taken to the hospital with injuries; condition not immediately known
- Responding agencies: Illinois State Police
- Reported by: ABC7 Chicago
Crash Overview
The crash happened at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday, according to Illinois State Police. The location was southbound Illinois Route 53 near Algonquin Road.
Video from Chopper 7 showed the car resting under a bridge in a construction zone, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Illinois State Police said one person was taken to the hospital with injuries. That person's condition was not immediately known at the time of the report. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
One person was reported injured and taken to the hospital. No other information about the person has been published, and the condition was not immediately known when the report was published.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.