On August 12, 2022, at approximately 2:30 PM, emergency responders in Buffalo Grove were called to a serious incident involving a man trapped under his truck. The location was 1185 Auburn Lane, near the intersection of Arlington Heights Road and Lake Cook Road. The caller, a man who claimed to be stuck beneath his vehicle, was located through a cell phone ping, which helped first responders pinpoint the exact address.
Upon arrival, firefighters and police found a tractor-trailer parked in the northbound curb lane of Arlington Heights Road, close to the reported address. The driver had parked the truck and crawled underneath it to inspect or attempt repairs on a mechanical issue. However, while he was under the vehicle, the truck shifted slightly due to the slight downhill slope, and one of the rear wheels became lodged against his foot, trapping him in place.
Recognizing the potential danger and instability of the situation, firefighters requested additional support from Long Grove Squad 55 and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Squad 51 to provide cribbing for stabilization. They also called for a heavy wrecker to lift the truck off the driver if necessary. A wrecker from Hillside Towing arrived shortly after, and with the help of airbags and the available cribbing, the driver was successfully freed.
Once the driver was out, the two supporting squads were released, and the tow truck remained on scene to remove the tractor-trailer. Emergency services confirmed that the man was taken to the hospital for further evaluation but was reported to be in stable condition.
This incident highlights the importance of caution when working on or around large vehicles, especially on sloped surfaces. Local authorities are reminding drivers to ensure their vehicles are properly secured before performing any maintenance or inspections underneath them.
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