Vehicle crashes into Des Plaines River in Joliet, police say

Man rescued from Des Plaines River after crash sends vehicle off bridge

A man was rescued from the Des Plaines River in Joliet on Saturday after he crashed his car into a bridge and careened into the water.

Speeding car goes into Des Plaines River in Joliet, driver rescued, police say

A driver was rescued after his car hit a bridge and went into the Des Plaines River in Joliet on Saturday afternoon.

Vehicle crashes into Des Plaines River in Joliet, police say

A vehicle crashed into the Des Plaines River at the Jefferson Street Bridge in Joliet on Saturday, police said.

Joliet, IL Bridge Crash: SUV Plunges Into Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL – A major bridge in downtown Joliet was closed Saturday evening after a 33 year old driver crashed his SUV into the Jefferson Street Bridge and plunged into the Des Plaines River, triggerin