Aurora Man Airlifted to Hospital After Crash at 75th St. and Book Rd.

The following press release is from the Naperville Police Department:

On Friday October 17, 2014, at 8:25 AM, the Naperville Police Department and Naperville Fire Department responded to the intersection of 75th St. and Book Rd. for the report of a two-car crash. Responding units located a black 2009 Mazda and a 2008 silver Toyota involved in the crash. The driver of the Toyota was identified as Nikhil Siony, 45 years of age, of Aurora. The driver of the Mazda was identified as Rachel Nowakowski, 30 years of age, of Villa Park,

Mr. Siony was entrapped in his vehicle and needed to be extricated by Naperville Fire Department personnel. Due to the serious injuries, Mr. Siony was airlifted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.

Preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Siony was travelling east on 75th St. while Ms. Nowakowski proceeded to turn southbound Book Rd. from westbound 75th St. and struck Mr. Siony’s vehicle. Ms. Nowakowski was treated for minor injuries at Edward Hospital and released.

Due to the nature of the crash, members of the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit trained in crash reconstruction responded to the scene to investigate the crash which remains under investigation at this time. During the course of the initial investigation segments of Book Rd. and 75th St. were closed and rerouted until approximately 1:15 PM.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any additional information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 630-305-5379 or email parcelk@naperville.il.us.