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A serious accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian shut down a busy stretch of Algonquin Road in Rolling Meadows on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The incident occurred around 10:10 a.m. in the 2700 block of Algonquin Road near Meadowbrook Industrial Court, and eastbound lanes between Barker Lane and New Wilke Road were closed for several hours.
According to the Rolling Meadows Fire Department, at least one person was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The Rolling Meadows Police Department confirmed the road closures and advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. rolling Meadows Police Department stated, “Please avoid this area and take alternate routes.”
As of 3:00 PM CST, february 4, 2026, the eastbound lanes of Algonquin Road remain closed as police continue their examination. Sky5 aerial footage showed traffic cones and police vehicles at the scene, with the road cleared of other vehicles.
The cause of the accident and the extent of any other injuries remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details about the individuals involved.
Traffic Impact and Detour Data
Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area of Algonquin Road between Barker Lane and New Wilke Road. Critically important delays are expected.Drivers should utilize alternate routes such as Golf Road or Higgins Road. Real-time traffic updates can be found on the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) website.
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