Accident News

Wilmington, IL – Clay Russell Dies in Collision on I-55 at MM 238.5

Wilmington, IL (September 16, 2024) – Will County Coroner Laurie H. Summers reported the death of Clay E. Russell, a 61-year-old Lincoln man who was pronounced deceased in a crash that took place on Sunday morning, September 15. Russell lost his life during a crash while heading southbound along I-55 at mile marker 238.5 in

Chicago, IL – Four Injured in Semi-Truck Collision on 63rd St

Chicago, IL (September 14, 2024) – Illinois State Police said that four people, including three children, were injured in a crash on Chicago’s South Side on Saturday night, September 14. The crash, which appeared to involve a car and a semi-truck, took place near the intersection of Western Avenue and 63rd Street, Chicago fire officials

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.
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Chicago, IL – Deadly Vehicle Crash on I-55 at I-94/Chinatown Under Inquiry

Chicago, IL (September 11, 2024) – Local authorities confirmed a fatal crash occurred over the weekend, per Illinois State Police troopers who are still investigating the incident. The crash took place on Interstate 55 southbound under Interstate 94 near Chinatown early on the morning of Sunday, September 8, prompting the closure of all southbound lanes. As

Boone Co, IL – Judy Streit Killed in Two-Car Collision on Woodstock Rd

Boone County, IL (September 10, 2024) – A crash in rural Boone County on Saturday claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman, according to reports from authorities released on Sunday. Judy Streit of Capron was pronounced dead at the scene, per the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. At around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday morning, first responders

Chicago, IL – Woman, Three Kids Injured in Head-on Crash on 59th St

Chicago, IL (September 9, 2024) – According to a news release from officers with the Chicago Police Department, a head-on crash in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood sent a woman and three children to the hospital on Monday morning. Chicago police said she was trying to make a left turn on 59th Street near Damen and

Lake Co, IL – Woman Killed in Bicycle Accident on Dilleys Rd

Lake County, IL (September 7, 2024) – According to Lake County authorities, a bicyclist was killed Friday night, September 6, after a collision in Wadsworth, Illinois. Per the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived at the scene on Dilleys Road just south of Wadsworth Road for a report of a person down just before midnight.

Peoria, IL – Three Hospitalized After Crash on Knoxville Ave

Peoria, IL (September 6, 2024) – Three people were transported to an area hospital for treatment after a two-vehicle collision occurred in the North Peoria area on Tuesday, September 3. According to the Peoria Fire Department, the victims were taken by Advanced Medical Transporter after the collision, which occurred at about 10:50 a.m. in the