On-duty Kane County deputy critically injured in head-on crash

An on-duty Kane County sheriff’s deputy was severely injured, suffering leg fractures, in a head-on crash Monday morning in Hampshire Township when a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic, according to a news release.

The crash happened about 7 a.m. on Route 47, just south of Plank Road, the sheriff’s office said in the release.

The deputy involved in the crash, identified as 33-year-old Brian Anderson, was flown by helicopter to Good Samaritan Hospital and was listed in critical condition, according to the release.

Anderson has been with the sheriff’s office for more than 10 months and previously was an Arlington Heights Police Department officer, the sheriff’s office said.

The deputy was driving in a sheriff’s office 2022 Dodge Durango, headed south on Route 47, when a 2011 Dually Dodge Ram pickup truck, towing a loaded trailer, tried to stop in traffic before crossing into the oncoming lane, according to the release.

The pickup driver was identified as Indalecio Munoz, of the 1100 block of Madison Boulevard, Marseilles, but no age was provided, according to an updated release Monday afternoon.

All families of those involved were notified of the crash and current information.

The driver and other occupants in the truck were taken to Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital for injuries that were not considered life-threatening injuries, according to the release.

Illinois State Police are investigating the crash. They will determine whether alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash or whether charges will be forthcoming, according to the release.

State police have not provided details about their investigation, according to the updated release.

Earlier Monday morning, the sheriff’s office urged motorists to avoid the area. North and south traffic was being rerouted after the crash.

According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Route 47 opened to traffic again later Monday.