From the Cary Fire Protection District:
Child Airlifted After Traumatic Injury in Cary
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:41 p.m., the Cary Fire Protection District responded to the 28700 block of West Kristy Lane for a reported traumatic injury involving a child.
Paramedics arrived at the residence and located the young child.
It was determined he had been run over by an industrial-style lawnmower, resulting in a serious lower extremity injury.
Prior to the arrival of emergency crews, a neighbor had applied a makeshift tourniquet to help control the bleeding.
Paramedics immediately continued lifesaving treatment and loaded the child into an awaiting ambulance.
The patient was transported by ground to the Mercyhealth Hospital – Crystal Lake helipad, where a medical helicopter was waiting.
He was then airlifted to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, in critical condition.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation into the circumstances of the incident. Any further information regarding the investigation should be directed to their office.
Photos are courtesy of the Cary Fire Protection District.
