Speeding could be factor in Palatine pickup truck crash, police say

A 21-year-old man sustained serious injuries after his pickup truck hit a streetlight in Palatine Saturday morning, authorities said.

The crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of East Dundee Road.

Witnesses reported a black Dodge Ram pickup was speeding in the eastbound lanes before the driver lost control, struck a light pole, and then a tree, Palatine police said.

The driver, who lives in Chicago, was transported to a local hospital.

East Dundee Road was closed for more than three hours as police processed evidence.

Palatine police are asking anyone with information or videos of the crash to contact (847) 359-9000.