From the Marengo Fire/Rescue Districts:
Driver Injured After Ice Reportedly Falls From Semi
On Friday, December 5, 2025, at 12:51pm, the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts and the Union Fire Protection District responded to the 9200 block of S. Grant Highway, in unincorporated Marengo, for a reported motor vehicle crash.
Crews arrived a short time later and located a{n ASAP Plumbing] work van that had sustained heavy damage to its windshield.
During the initial investigation, it was reported to firefighters that a chunk of snow or ice had fallen from a semi-truck traveling ahead of the van, striking the windshield and injuring the driver.
The driver, an adult male, was evaluated on scene by paramedics and transported to a nearby hospital with moderate but non-life-threatening injuries.
No additional driver or vehicle was on scene.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of removing snow and ice from your vehicle before driving.
High profile vehicles, including trucks, vans, and commercial vehicles, can accumulate large amounts of snow and ice that may dislodge while in motion and create serious roadway hazards.
Taking a few extra minutes to clear your vehicle helps protect you and everyone else on the road.
The crash is under investigation by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Any questions regarding the cause of the crash, fault, or any additional investigative details should be directed to their office.
Photos is courtesy of the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts.
