Crime & Safety

Man Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries After Fall From Roof Near Woodstock

The fall happened in the 10600 block of Deerpath Road in unincorporated Woodstock at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.

WOODSTOCK, IL — A man sustained life-threatening injuries after falling from the roof of a garage Saturday morning in Woodstock.

The fall happened in the 10600 block of Deerpath Road in unincorporated Woodstock at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday, authorities said. The man, who was performing work on the property, fell 10 to 12 feet from the roof of the detached garage.

He sustained critical, life-threatening injuries and was flown to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.

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The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

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