Updated at 6 p.m. July 15
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A Minooka man was killed in a Saturday afternoon wreck that sent five other people to area hospitals.
Motorcyclist Ronald Oswald, 57, of Minooka, died at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora following the crash at Route 126 and County Line Road.
The 2:30 p.m. collision involved a Dodge Durango sport utility vehicle, a Nissan Altima and the Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Illinois State Police Sgt. Martez Malone said the car was about to turn south on County Line Road from westbound Route 126 when it was struck from behind by the SUV. The impact forced the car into the eastbound lane, where it struck Oswald's motorcycle.
Six ambulances transported victims to three area hospitals following the crash, according to Deputy Chief Jon Stratton.
A family of four riding in the Nissan — a mother, father, infant and a toddler — had to be extricated from the vehicle and were taken to Silver Cross Hospital. The father and the two children were listed in serious condition following the crash, while the mother was in critical condition.
"She had some pretty extensive injuries — I don't believe life threatening, though," Stratton said.
The driver of the Durango, who was reportedly ejected from the vehicle, was taken to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Stratton said the SUV rolled over several times during the crash.
assisted state troopers in handling traffic in the wake of the wreck.
On Sunday, Malone said the cause of the crash remained undetermined.
-Yes, I think they need a light there. In over 25 years, I have seen many accidents there. -No. lights won't stop all accidents, but it does make people be pay more attention if they think they may have to stop. On this part of 126, it's easy to get trapped in the "open road" syndrome when you finally get to go 55 after traveling through the congested Plainfield area. A light and left turn lanes there would make it safer for everyone. Anyone who complains about having to stop to much, doesn't care about making things safer. Hopefully they will never have to learn first hand how important safety is. We can try to convince people to stop doing distracted things while driving, but a light will help save lives.
You also said anyone who complains about having to stop too much doesn't care about safety. I care about safety alot. I don't need a red light for my own safety. Common sense, defenisve driving, and attention go much further than a million dollar red light. Is your opinion the same of motorcyclists who don't wear a helmet? Do they not care about safety if no helmet is worn?
How much can that cost? How many now? Just in the cost of police to respond a turn lane could have been in by now.
Thoughts and prayers to the families involved.
known just a few weeks ago it was High School Grads. And we have been asking for a light to be put in for 18 years . These acciidents are happening because of many reason Speed is one and not paying Attention is another but mostly Speed This is a street that alot of Left turns take place and because it is not patroled enough i noticed that there is alot of speeding so i take different ways to go home i refuse to drive on that road but if something were to happen to one of my family members i would hold several counties responsible and i would do my research
That being said, I think the lives of the people involved are more important. I lost a dear friend there (God bless him), there is a family of 4 that were hurt there. Familys have been effected by this guy who simply wasn't paying attention for some reason we may never know. Just please pray for all the families and friends and for the ones involved. Thats all.
Tim from WV !