Two-Car Collision Near Bridge Sends One to Hospital
BRIDGEVIEW, IL — October 12, 2023, at 4:15 p.m. A two-car collision occurred on River Road near the Elm Street bridge, resulting in one person being transported to a local hospital with injuries.
According to the Bridgeview Police Department, the crash involved a sedan and an SUV, which collided while traveling northbound on River Road. Witnesses reported the impact occurred shortly after the vehicles approached the bridge, prompting quick emergency response.
Emergency services, including the Bridgeview Fire Department, arrived on the scene within minutes. One driver, a 32-year-old male, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene before being transported to Community Hospital for further evaluation.
Authorities confirmed that both vehicles sustained significant damage and required towing. River Road was partially closed, with one lane being blocked for approximately one hour during the investigation and cleanup.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and no additional details regarding driver conditions or potential charges have been released. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.