Current:Home > InvestOscar Mayer Wienermobile in rollover wreck in Illinois, no injuries reported -EliteFunds
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in rollover wreck in Illinois, no injuries reported
View
Date:2025-04-14 21:38:57
No people or hot dogs were injured after an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was involved in a rollover crash in Illinois on Monday morning.
The crash occurred around 11:12 a.m. on a highway in Cook County, the Illinois State Police told USA TODAY.
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile and a Hyundai Sedan were traveling north. The Wienermobile struck the sedan, lost control, overcorrected and rolled onto the Hyundai's side, police said.
The northbound right lane of the highway was shut down for a traffic crash investigation, according to police. The lanes were open about an hour later at 12:26 p.m.
Police did not say whether alcohol or speeding was a factor in the crash.
What is the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile?
Oscar Mayer deployed its fleet of six 23-foot-long Wienermobiles across America in 1988 so they could "continue to spread the joy and love of meat," according to the cold-cut-producing company. The first 13-foot Wienermobile hit the road in 1936.
The Wienermobile weighs as much as 140,050 hot dogs, has mustard and ketchup seats inside, a hot dog-shaped dashboard, a removable bun-roof, a ketchup walkway and an official Wiener Jingle horn.
Although no hot dogs are on the vehicle, it can store up to 11,000 Wiener Whistles.
Who drives the Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles?
The company's brand ambassadors drive the Wienermobiles all across America. Drivers travel and maintain one of the six Wienermobiles, traveling an average of 20,000 miles, visiting more than 20 states and handing out 250,000 Wiener Whistles throughout the year, according to Oscar Mayer. They also create content for the company's social media channels.
“The title of a Hotdogger is a rare and coveted position unique to those seeking adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Ed Roland, ‘Top Dog’ and senior manager of brand communications for Oscar Mayer at Kraft Heinz, in a statement to USA TODAY. “Statistically speaking, more people have visited space than driven the Wienermobile! We take pride in welcoming the next class who will continue to uphold the tradition of sparking smiles and bringing buns of fun to fans across the U.S.”
On average, fewer than 1% of applicants are chosen for Wienermobile driver positions, Oscar Mayer says.
Contributing: Kylie Martin/ Detroit Free Press and Mike Snider/ USA TODAY
veryGood! (57748)
Related
- Former Danish minister for Greenland discusses Trump's push to acquire island
- Bidding a fond farewell to Eastbay, the sneakerhead's catalogue
- The precarity of the H-1B work visa
- BP Pledges to Cut Oil and Gas Production 40 Percent by 2030, but Some Questions Remain
- South Korean president's party divided over defiant martial law speech
- Police Officer Catches Suspected Kidnapper After Chance Encounter at Traffic Stop
- Activists Call for Delay to UN Climate Summit, Blaming UK for Vaccine Delays
- TikTok Star Carl Eiswerth Dead at 35
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- Why Nick Cannon Thought There Was No Way He’d Have 12 Kids
Ranking
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- New York’s Heat-Vulnerable Neighborhoods Need to Go Green to Cool Off
- Ukraine's Elina Svitolina missed a Harry Styles show to play Wimbledon. Now, Styles has an invitation for her.
- Man thought killed during Philadelphia mass shooting was actually slain two days earlier, authorities say
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Ukraine's Elina Svitolina missed a Harry Styles show to play Wimbledon. Now, Styles has an invitation for her.
- Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in attack at Florida federal prison
- Cryptocurrency giant Coinbase strikes a $100 million deal with New York regulators
Recommendation
Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
Pete Davidson Charged With Reckless Driving for Crashing Into Beverly Hills House
Colleen Ballinger faces canceled live shows and podcast after inappropriate conduct accusations
Coinbase lays off around 20% of its workforce as crypto downturn continues
'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
China, India Emissions Pledges May Not Be Reducing Potent Pollutants, Study Shows
In Florida, Environmental Oversight Improves Under DeSantis, But Enforcement Issues Remain
Trump’s EPA Claimed ‘Success’ in Superfund Cleanups—But Climate Change Dangers Went Unaddressed