On Monday, Dec. 5 at 11:41 a.m., Elmhurst police and fire departments responded to a home on the 700 block of N. Junior Terrace for a traffic crash involving a single vehicle that struck a home.
Upon arrival, officers learned a white 2012 BMW X6 M had been driving south on Junior Terrace at an excessive speed, lost control, and crossed into a residential yard before striking the front-facing garage of a residential home. Elmhurst paramedics examined the BMW’s three occupants and transported two adult passengers to Elmhurst Hospital with minor injuries. The BMW driver was not injured. The home was occupied at the time of the crash but none of the residents were injured.
Investigation has determined at the time of the collision, the vehicle was being operated by an employee of WIN Auto Plaza, 704 W. Lake Street, Elmhurst. The employee was taking the vehicle on a test drive for the two passengers. The crash scene was investigated by evidence technicians and the damaged vehicle impounded.
The driver was identified as Vladyslav Vityk, an 18-year-old male, who was arrested at the scene and charged with reckless driving, disobeying a traffic control device, improper lane use, and driving too fast for conditions. Vityk was transported to the Elmhurst Police Department, processed, and released on bond with a DuPage County Circuit Court date.
A review will be conducted to ensure WIN Auto Plaza’s compliance with Elmhurst Municipal Code.
