Bartlett, IL (May 21, 2026) – Three people were taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle collision on Route 25, north of the intersection with Dunham Road. Emergency units arrived at approximately 9:35 a.m. and found both vehicles with heavy damage. One of the vehicles had come to rest on its roof.
Bystanders were performing CPR on one person along the side of the road when responders arrived. Emergency units took over care for three patients at the scene before all three were transported to the hospital. No names or ages were included in the initial report on the accident. The cause of the wreck is still under investigation, and additional details will be shared as they become available.
We are thinking of all three people hurt and hope for their full recovery.
What Bystander CPR at a Crash Scene Can Mean for Survival
When bystanders perform CPR at a crash scene before emergency units arrive, it can make a significant difference in outcomes. CPR keeps oxygenated blood moving to the brain and vital organs during the critical minutes before trained medical personnel take over. In crashes where a person’s heart has stopped, or breathing has ceased, every minute without intervention reduces the chances of survival.
Studies consistently show that bystander CPR can double or even triple survival rates in cardiac emergencies. Vehicle crashes can cause blunt force trauma severe enough to trigger cardiac arrest, making immediate action from people nearby potentially life-saving. Many communities offer free or low-cost CPR training precisely because these moments, where a trained bystander is present before help arrives, can determine whether someone lives or dies.
