A Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy is recovering at home following a traffic crash Saturday night, March 14, 2026 in Gurnee.
On March 14, 2026, at approximately 10:55 p.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a crash with another vehicle in the intersection of Route 21 and Grand Avenue, Gurnee, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s deputy was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, where she was subsequently treated and released. The driver of the Toyota was uninjured.
A preliminary investigation shows the deputy was traveling southbound on Route 21. As she approached Grand Avenue, the traffic light was green for northbound and southbound traffic on Route 21. The deputy proceeded through the intersection, however, a northbound Toyota SUV, driven by a 44-year-old man of Park City, made a left turn onto westbound Grand Avenue, directly in front of the sheriff’s deputy, crashing into the squad car.
While officers and deputies were blocking roadways at the scene, three separate drivers, at different times, drove around the traffic control points. Each driver was subsequently determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.
The crash remains under investigation by the Gurnee Police Department and Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office thanks the Gurnee Police Department and other police departments that responded to assist.
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