Four hospitalized after Thanksgiving crash near Woodstock

WGN-TV9 has reported that according to Woodstock Fire & Rescue, the collision occurred just before 7:30pm at the intersection of Charles Road and North Queen Anne Road in unincorporated Woodstock.

Upon arrival to the scene, emergency crews found two heavily damaged vehicles west of the intersection, with one having been overturned, the other remained upright. All occupants of the vehicles had exited their respective vehicles by the time emergency responders arrived.

All of the injured were from the overturned SUV and were taken to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the other declined medical treatment at the scene, according to authorities.

Following the collision, Charles Road was closed for nearly an hour in
both directions as firefighters assisted with removing crash debris from
the road.

"Considering all the circumstances surrounding the
crash, this was the best possible outcome. It’s reassuring to know that
both children were properly secured in their seats, which undoubtedly
contributed to their safety," Woodstock fire and rescue officials said.

According to WGN-TV9, the McHenry County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash, and no word has been released as to the cause of the crash or who may have been at fault. No word on if any citations were issued or if they will be and it does not appear from the initial reports that either of the drivers was impaired