Accident News

Chicago, IL – Fatal Truck Accident Reported on Rte 17 at Bull Creek Rd

Chicago, IL (December 27, 2024) – According to area officials, two semi-tractor trailers collided in Kankakee County on Tuesday morning, resulting in the death of a truck driver and the severe injury of a child. Per troopers with the Illinois State Police, a truck driver lost control of a semi while traveling on Illinois Route

O’Fallon, IL – Two Dead in Wrong-Way Collision on I-64 at MM 19

O’Fallon, IL (December 25, 2024) – Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash overnight on Wednesday on Interstate 64 in O’Fallon, Illinois, forcing the closure of eastbound lanes at mile marker 19. According to Trooper Shannon Barrea, an Illinois State Police spokesperson, the crash happened just after 3:20 a.m. State police said a Lexus

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Chicago, IL – Woman Killed, Four Hurt in Collision on W Lake St

Chicago, IL (December 23, 2024) – A woman is dead and three children are seriously injured after a Sunday afternoon crash on Chicago’s West Side, police said. Police said the crash happened in the West Garfield Park neighborhood’s 4300 block of West Lake Street just before 1:30 p.m. A 30-year-old woman was transported to Mt.

Chicago, IL – Four Hospitalized in Car Crash on N Elston Ave

Chicago, IL (December 22, 2024) – Troopers with the Illinois State Police said that four people were injured after a traffic crash near the Salt Shed venue early Sunday morning in the West Town neighborhood. It happened just after 1:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of North Elston Avenue. Chicago police said a 20-year-old man

Chicago, IL – Car Crash w/Injuries at Game Store on W North Ave

Chicago, IL (December 21, 2024) – According to area authorities, Chicago Police Department officers are investigating after a car crashed into a gaming store Saturday morning in the West Town neighborhood. It happened around 5:45 p.m. in the 2500 block of West North Avenue. However, it’s unclear if anybody was injured in the incident. In

Arcola, IL – Driver Airlifted After Rollover Crash on I-57 at MP 197

Arcola, IL (December 20, 2024) – Troopers with the Illinois State Police said one driver was airlifted to a regional hospital with injuries following a rollover crash in Coles County on Thursday. At approximately 5:20 p.m., Illinois State Police Troop 7 responded to Interstate 57 southbound at milepost 197 in Arcola for the report of

Tazewell Co, IL – One Hurt in Five-Car Accident on I-155 at Hopedale

Tazewell County, IL (December 18, 2024) – On Tuesday, Illinois State Police released more details about a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 155 near Hopedale over the weekend that left one of the drivers hospitalized. Five vehicles, including a semi-truck, were involved in the crash that happened around noon in the southbound lanes, about a mile