Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Flips in Illinois Rollover Crash

Halie Bergstrom
July 24, 2024 01:04am
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An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was involved in a rollover crash with a sedan on Monday morning, bringing a temporary halt to its cross-country tour. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, a beloved American icon known for its distinct hot dog shape, was involved in a rollover crash along a busy Chicago-area highway on Monday morning.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Flips in Illinois Rollover Crash

The Illinois State Police confirmed that the collision occurred shortly after 11 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway in Elmhurst. The Wienermobile struck a Hyundai Sedan, causing the sedan's driver to lose control and overcorrect, resulting in a rollover.

The impact caused the Wienermobile to roll onto its side, temporarily blocking the northbound right lane during the traffic crash investigation. All lanes were reopened nearly an hour later.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Flips in Illinois Rollover Crash

A spokesperson for the Oscar Mayer Brand expressed gratitude for the absence of injuries and offered support to the individuals involved. "Safety on the road is top priority for us," the spokesperson emphasized.

The Wienermobile, a symbol of American pop culture and culinary heritage, tours year-round with brand ambassadors at the helm. These "Hotdoggers" travel across the country, spreading joy and promoting the Oscar Mayer brand.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Flips in Illinois Rollover Crash

According to the company website, six Wienermobiles are currently traversing the nation. They travel an average of 20,000 miles each year, visiting over 20 states and distributing countless Wiener Whistles.

The next scheduled stop for the Wienermobile is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from July 23 to July 25. Despite the setback, the Oscar Mayer Brand remains committed to the Wienermobile's cross-country mission, bringing a smile to the faces of Americans everywhere.