3 hurt in Naperville rollover crash involving ambulance; intersection of Aurora, Ogden closed

Wednesday, January 4, 2017
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A rollover crash involving an ambulance shut down early Tuesday the intersection of Aurora and Ogden avenues in southwest suburban Naperville. Three people, including two paramedics were sent to the hospital.


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Investigators said just before 3:30 a.m. a black 1998 Toyota Camry headed north on Ogden and an ambulance from the Aurora Fire Department headed west on Aurora collided in the intersection.

The ambulance, which was not transporting a patient, landed on its side. It was heading back to its station in Aurora. The Toyota slammed into a pole next to a nearby car dealership.

Two paramedics and the driver of the Toyota, a 52-year-old Naperville woman, were treated and the scene and transported to Edward Hospital. Details about their conditions were not released.

The Chicago Tribune said video shows the ambulance ran a red light when the crash occurred.

The Naperville Police Department Traffic Unit closed the intersection to reconstruct the crash. Local traffic was still being diverted as of 7 a.m.
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The crash remains under investigation. No charges or citations have been filed.



A Dense Fog Advisory was in effect for the state of Illinois when the crash occurred.

Investigators have not yet determined whether weather was a factor in the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information pertinent to the investigation should call Naperville police at (630) 305-5379 or email zookd@naperville.il.us.
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