Elk Grove Village, IL (September 13, 2026) – Two people were transported to area hospitals with injuries following a pedestrian accident that occurred on the eastbound side of Interstate 90 near Elk Grove Village. The incident took place on Saturday, September 12, at around 2:34 p.m.
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According to reports from the Illinois State Police, two people were standing outside of their vehicle at around 2:34 p.m. after being involved in a collision near mile marker 73. For unknown reasons, they were struck by a vehicle that was passing the incident.
Both people were injured in the accident. Emergency medical services responded to the crash site to render aid to the victims. They were both transported to area hospitals for further care. Authorities did not release further information about their injuries or conditions.
The incident caused a partial lane blockage on eastbound I-90. Illinois State Police did not immediately provide additional information about what led to either collision or how long traffic was affected.
The investigation remains ongoing. No information about citations or other findings was included in the initial report.
Our thoughts are with the two people injured in this incident, and we hope they make a full recovery.
People injured after being struck by a vehicle can contact Ankin Law at 312-600-0000 for a free case evaluation.
Key Takeaways
- The incident occurred around 2:34 p.m. Saturday on eastbound I-90 at milepost 73 near Elk Grove Village.
- Two vehicles were initially involved in a crash, according to Illinois State Police.
- Two people were standing outside a vehicle following the initial crash when another vehicle struck them.
- Both injured people were transported to area hospitals for further care.
- The incident caused a partial lane blockage on eastbound I-90.
- Illinois State Police continue to investigate the circumstances.
Why Roadside Pedestrian Crashes Can Be Complex
People who exit a vehicle on an interstate can face different hazards than pedestrians on sidewalks or neighborhood streets. Traffic continues moving nearby, and drivers approaching a stopped vehicle or crash scene may have limited time to recognize people outside their vehicles.
This incident also involved two separate events: an initial two-vehicle collision and a subsequent impact involving the two people who had exited their vehicles. Investigators may need to establish the sequence and timing of both events before they can fully understand what happened.
Evidence can include vehicle damage, final vehicle positions, photographs, roadway markings, witness accounts, and any available video. Investigators may also examine where the two people were standing and where the third vehicle traveled before impact.
The initial report does not explain why the third vehicle struck the two people. The ongoing investigation will be important, and responsibility should not be assumed before additional facts are available.
A Path to Recovery After Being Struck by a Vehicle
A person hit while standing outside a vehicle may face medical treatment and an insurance process involving more than one collision. The first crash and the later pedestrian impact may raise separate questions about what injuries and losses resulted from each event.
Medical records can help establish that timeline. Emergency department records, imaging results, physician notes, referrals, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments may document when symptoms appeared and how treatment progressed.
Financial records can also become important. If an injury prevents someone from working, pay statements, schedules, employer communications, and disability paperwork may help document lost income. Receipts for transportation, medical equipment, prescriptions, and other accident-related expenses can provide additional information about the financial effects of recovery.
Someone injured while outside a vehicle may consult a pedestrian accident attorney about possible sources of insurance coverage and the evidence needed to evaluate a claim.
Separating Injuries When Two Impacts Occur
A secondary collision creates an issue that does not arise in every accident: determining which event caused a particular injury. Someone may have experienced the initial vehicle collision and then suffered another impact after leaving the vehicle.
Medical documentation can help address this question. A person should give healthcare providers an accurate description of what occurred, including both impacts when applicable. Clear information can help providers understand the mechanism of injury and evaluate symptoms.
Statements made shortly after the incident may also become relevant. Police reports, emergency medical records, witness accounts, photographs, and video can help establish the sequence of events.
Victims should avoid guessing about which impact caused an injury when they do not know. Medical providers and investigators can evaluate the available information, while accurate records preserve what was known at different stages of the incident.
Roadside Evidence May Be Scattered Across Several Sources
Evidence after an interstate incident is not always located in one place. Police may have crash-scene information, towing companies may possess the vehicles, hospitals maintain treatment records, and motorists or nearby cameras may have captured video.
That makes organization especially useful. Injured people or their families can keep a file containing the police report number, hospital paperwork, towing details, photographs, insurance letters, and contact information for known witnesses.
Electronic information may deserve attention as well. Dash-camera footage can be overwritten, and some video systems retain recordings for limited periods. Preserving available material early may prevent useful information from disappearing.
The purpose of gathering these records is not to reach an immediate conclusion about fault. It is to create a reliable factual record that can be reviewed as the investigation develops.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roadside Pedestrian Injury Claims
Does it matter where a person was standing when they were struck?
Location can be important when reconstructing a roadside collision. Photographs, debris, vehicle positions, roadway markings, witness accounts, and police documentation may help establish where a pedestrian and vehicle were immediately before impact. That information can provide context when investigators evaluate how the collision occurred.
What if my belongings were left inside a vehicle that was towed?
Start by identifying the towing company and storage location through police or towing records. Ask about the facility’s procedure for retrieving personal property and document items that remain in the vehicle. If photographs, a dash camera, phone mount, or other potentially relevant evidence is inside, consider preserving that information before the vehicle is repaired or released.
Can the first crash and the later pedestrian collision involve different insurance claims?
Potentially. When separate impacts involve different vehicles, more than one insurance policy or claim may need review. Coverage depends on the circumstances and policy terms. Keeping correspondence from every insurer can help track which company is evaluating each part of the incident.
Why should I keep the clothing I was wearing when I was struck?
Damaged clothing can document aspects of a pedestrian impact that may not be obvious later. Instead of immediately discarding torn or damaged items, an injured person can photograph and store them. Whether the clothing becomes important will depend on the circumstances, but preserving it keeps that option available.
What information should a family member collect if the injured person cannot handle paperwork?
A family member can start with practical records such as the crash report number, hospital information, insurance contacts, towing location, medical bills, and names of known witnesses. Keeping documents together can reduce confusion while the injured person receives treatment and can make the information easier to review later.
Support After a Roadside Pedestrian Injury
Being struck after an earlier crash can leave victims facing questions involving medical care, multiple vehicles, and different insurance companies. Ankin Law can review the sequence of events, gather available records, identify potential coverage, and handle communications with insurers while an injured person focuses on recovery.
Howard Ankin has decades of experience handling personal injury and motor vehicle matters in Illinois. Ankin Law prepares cases for insurance negotiations and has the litigation and trial experience to provide courtroom representation when a claim cannot be resolved fairly.
Ankin Law offers free consultations. To discuss an injury involving a pedestrian or roadside collision, call 312-600-0000.
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