3 Injured — 1 Critically — In Crystal Lake Crash

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — A driver was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash that happened on Route 31 Crystal Lake on Sunday afternoon.

The collision happened at about 1:50 p.m. Sunday on Route 31 at Brighton Lane, according to police in Crystal Lake. Authorities say a Honda sedan was turning south from Brighton Lane onto Route 31 when it collided with a Toyota sports utility vehicle, which was headed north on Route 31.

The driver of the Honda sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken by helicopter to a hospital. Two people inside the Toyota were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

A portion of Route 31 was shut down for three hours following the collision.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to call the Crystal Lake Police Department at 815-356-3620 or text the word CLPDTIP along with the tip information to 847411 (tip 411).