Person flown to hospital after 2-car crash Saturday in Lake in the Hills

A person was flown to a hospital and three others also hospitalized after a crash Saturday afternoon in Lake in the Hills.

The Huntley Fire Protection District was called to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Algonquin and Lakewood roads about 2:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release from the district.

Crews found a two-vehicle, head-on crash when they arrived. Both vehicles had heavy front-end damage, according to the release.

The incident was upgraded to a Working EMS incident, and two additional Huntley ambulances arrived on the scene.

One person suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital helipad and then flown to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, according to the release.

Three others also were taken to area hospitals, according to the release.

Crews were on the scene for about an hour to assist with patient care and help with cleanup, and the Lake in the Hills Police Department is investigating the crash.