Crash that shut part of Route 14 Monday was from car driving into oncoming lane; 1 seriously hurt

One person suffered serious injuries in a car crash Monday afternoon in Crystal Lake that closed down parts of Route 14 for over three hours.

A preliminary investigation found a 2105 Honda Civic was traveling west on Route 14 from Sands Road near Route 31 when, “for an undetermined reason,” the car entered the eastbound lane and struck a 2007 Jeep Commander, according to a Crystal Lake Police Department news release.

One person was transported to a hospital with what police described as serious injuries. The release didn’t specify which car the injured driver came from.

The Crystal Lake police and the fire rescue department had responded to the call at 3:26 p.m. Monday. The crash resulted in the eastbound lanes of Route 14 to be closed to traffic for over three hours.

Crystal Lake police are still investigating the crash and encourage anyone who may have information to contact them at 815-356-3620. Anonymous tips can be sent to the police department by texting the word CLPDTIP along with the tip information to 847411.