Liberyville man seriously injured after leaping from Route 137 overpass

A 28-year-old man Libertyville was seriously injured Monday when he leapt from his moving vehicle near Lake Bluff then plunged over an overpass onto railroad tracks 30 feet below.

Lake County Sheriff's police said Tuesday the man apparently was suffering a mental health crisis when the incident occurred about 6:10 p.m. Monday along Route 137 just east of Interstate 94.

A 42-year-old man riding in the vehicle's passenger seat told authorities they were driving westbound on Route 137 when the Libertyville man opened the door and intentionally fell from the vehicle. Witnesses said the driver then got up and jumped off the overpass.

The driver was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with serious injuries, according to the sheriff's office. In addition to treatment for his injuries, medical personnel will evaluate the man's mental health, authorities said.