Overview

• A pickup truck veered off the road and crashed into the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Palos Park, Illinois, on Friday afternoon.
• The crash caused significant structural damage, leaving a large hole in the building near its daycare area.
• Six people were injured, including three children, two police officers, and a church staff member, all of whom were hospitalized.
• Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on the driver’s reported medical emergency and the sequence of events leading to the crash.
• Emergency response teams continue to secure the site, while 86th Avenue remains closed for cleanup and inspection.