PEORIA, Ill. – A driver was taken to a local hospital Monday morning after crashing into a tree along Route 6 in Peoria.
The Peoria Fire Department says crews responded to southbound Route 6 near Exit 2 around 7 a.m. for a report of a single-vehicle crash with someone trapped inside.
When firefighters arrived, they found the driver pinned inside the vehicle and unable to get out.
Crews used battery-operated hydraulic rescue tools, commonly known as the Jaws of Life, to free the driver.
According to fire officials, the vehicle sustained severe damage, and multiple firefighters were needed to safely remove the occupant.
The driver was alert and appeared to have non-life-threatening injuries. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Illinois State Police responded to the scene and are investigating the crash.
No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
