Munster,IN : Sauk Village woman dies in four-vehicle crash on December, Monday 4th 2017

A 60-year-old Sauk Village woman died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash at eastbound Sauk Trail Road and Ill. 394 Monday morning, according to police.

Sandra E. Brooks was pronounced dead at St. Margaret's Hospital in Dyer due to the extent of the injuries she sustained in the 9 a.m. crash, according to an Illinois State Police news release.

John Brooks, 31, a front-seat passenger in the 2009 Hyundai Sedan which Sandra Brooks was driving, was transported to St. Margaret's Hospital in critical condition, according to the release.


According to a preliminary investigation, Kimble Irving, 52, of Crete, was driving a 2004 Honda Element northbound on Ill. 394. The 2004 Honda Element reportedly went out of control and struck the middle driver's side of the Hyundai sedan, which was stopped westbound at a red light, at a high rate of speed. The impact pushed the Hyundai into a 2003 Chevrolet SUV and a 1990 Ford truck, which were in the two adjacent westbound lanes, according to police.

Irving was transported to St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights with non-life threatening injuries.

Westbound lanes were closed until 1:25 p.m. Monday due to the investigation. Police said alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident.

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Sauk Village woman dies in four-vehicle crash