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Heard on: McHenry IL Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/16/2026 04:26 AM
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I just saw a car drove off into the ditch on Route 47, just south of Ballard Road.
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I'm gonna be just turning around here to check on it.
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Car slides into ditch near Route 47 and Ballard

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a car appeared to have gone off the roadway and into a ditch near Route 47 and Ballard Road in Grafton Township. A unit mentioned turning around to check on the situation. The extent of any injuries or damage was not confirmed.

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IL-47 & Ballard Rd, Grafton Township, IL 60142
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