Overview
- The collision, reported Sunday near 91st Avenue and Happy Valley Road, involved a car and a truck, according to fire crews.
- First responders said nine people were taken to area hospitals, with five listed in critical condition.
- Peoria police earlier reported two patients with serious injuries while other occupants were still being evaluated.
- Eastbound Happy Valley Road at 91st Avenue was shut down for several hours during on-scene work by investigators.
- The cause remains under review by Peoria Police, following another recent fatal wreck on the same corridor that has heightened local safety concerns.