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19 Injured in Lake County Inmate Transport Van Collision

A jail transport van carrying 16 prisoners collided with another vehicle and struck a pole in Round Lake, northwest of Chicago.

  • The crash occurred at the intersection of Illinois Route 120 and Hainesville Road.
  • Two people are in serious condition; the rest sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
  • All 16 prisoners were accounted for and taken to hospitals for evaluation.
  • The accident caused temporary traffic disruptions and required additional ambulance support.
  • The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the collision.
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