Car crashes into Vernon Hills townhome, displacing two families, fire officials say
The Brief
A car struck a townhome in Vernon Hills on Saturday morning, displacing two families.
One person was taken to the hospital for evaluation after the crash.
Crews from multiple fire departments responded to the scene near Indianwood Drive and Michigan Court.
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A car slammed into a townhome in Vernon Hills on Saturday morning, sending one person to the hospital and forcing two families to find other housing, according to fire officials.
What we know
The Countryside Fire Protection District said crews responded around 9:30 a.m. to the area of Indianwood Drive and Michigan Court for a report of a vehicle crash into a building.
When emergency crews arrived, they found a single vehicle had crashed into a townhome. The driver was already out of the vehicle.
Two townhomes were damaged in the crash. One person was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and two families were displaced due to structural damage.
What we don't know
It's unclear what led up to the crash.
The Source
The information in this article was provided by the Countryside Fire Protection District.
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