Above / Heartbreaking news as Naperville Police continue to seek witnesses to late morning two-vehicle crash at 95th Street and Plainfield/Naperville Road. The passenger from the Dodge Caravan, an 88-year-old female, was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. (PN file photos are used to help flag reports about Naperville Fire Department and Police Department responses to emergency calls, always reminding readers that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Thanks always for calling 911 whenever necessary to report something that seems suspicious. Be alert by day and by night. Be a Naperville Crime Stopper. Stay safe.)
Update, 7PM Fri., March 14, 2024 / The passenger from the Dodge Caravan, an 88-year-old female, was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Original Post, March 13, 2024 / On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at approximately 11:10AM, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of 95th Street and Plainfield/Naperville Road for a crash involving two vehicles.
The initial investigation indicated that a white 2019 Chrysler Pacifica was traveling southbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and into the intersection at 95th Street. A blue 2007 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and attempted to turn left onto westbound 95th Street. Both vans collided in the intersection. The driver of the Dodge Caravan was transported to a local hospital with apparent minor injuries. The passenger from the Dodge Caravan was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Due to the nature of the crash, traffic crash reconstruction specialists from the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded to the scene to investigate.
Portions of Plainfield/Naperville Road and 95th Street were closed until approximately 3:30PM due to the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit at (630) 420-8833.
Report submitted by Naperville Police Department Public Information.