Eight injured when car plows into Sports Clip in Orland Hills

The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a reported accident on On Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 2 pm involving an auto that crashed into a business in the Walmart Shopping Center off of 159th Street.

The business struck was Sports Clips, 9239 S. 159 Street in Orland Hills, Illinois.

Upon arrival, OFPD Fire Rescue crews found a car that had driven completely through the building’s south-facing wall striking numerous occupants who were in the establishment.

The driver of the vehicle then backed out of the structure and struck numerous parked cars in the parking lot.

On Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 2 pm, the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a reported accident involving an auto that crashed into a business in the Walmart Shopping Center.The business struck was Sports Clips, 9239 S. 159 Street in Orland Hills. — On Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 2 pm, the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a reported accident involving an auto that crashed into a business in the Walmart Shopping Center. The business struck was Sports Clips, 9239 S. 159 Street in Orland Hills.

OFPD emergency First Responders treated a total of eight patients, including the driver of the vehicle. Two patients were transported to Silver Cross Hospital, one patient to Palos Northwestern Hospital, and one patient to Christ Hospital.

The conditions of the patients are not known at this time, but none were believed to be life-threatening.

Four additional patients were treated at the scene, including employees and all refused transport to the hospital. There was extensive damage to Sports Clips and minor damage to the adjacent tenant space.

The accident is being investigated by the Orland Hills Police Department.

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