A serious multi-vehicle crash occurred on Route 71 near the entrance of Starved Rock State Park at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
According to Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown, the collision involved two motorcycles and one car. Upon arrival, emergency responders found three individuals on the motorcycles.
Authorities reported that two motorcyclists were airlifted to hospitals with serious injuries, described as “serious if not critical condition.” The third motorcyclist and all five occupants in the car declined medical treatment at the scene.
The Illinois State Police and Oglesby Ambulance Service responded to the incident. The crash is under investigation, and no further details about lane closures or tows have been released.