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Driver airlifted after semi-truck crashes into south suburban home: officials

By and Cody King
Published  December 4, 2024 4:25pm CST
Harvey
FOX 32 Chicago

Driver airlifted after semi-truck crashes into south suburban home: officials

A semi-truck crashed into an abandoned home near 148th and Robey Avenue in south suburban Chicago.

The Brief

    • A semi-truck crashed into an abandoned home near 148th and Robey Avenue in south suburban Chicago.
    • The driver lost control while eastbound on 147th Street, striking a power line, two garages, and the back of the house.
    • The driver was airlifted to a hospital; the house will need to be demolished. No other injuries were reported.

HARVEY, Ill. - A semi-truck driver was airlifted to a local hospital after his vehicle crashed into a south suburban home late Wednesday afternoon.

The incident happened near 148th and Robey Avenue in Harvey. 

Harvey police said the driver, who hasn't been identified, lost control traveling eastbound on 147th Street while attempting to turn.

The truck slid across a grassy area, striking a power line, two garages, and the back of an abandoned two-story house. The driver was airlifted to Christ Hospital and he is in stable condition.

The abandoned house will need to be demolished due to the extent of the damage, police said. 

No other injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing. We'll bring more updates as they become available.