Accident News

McLean Co, IL – Child Killed, Two Hurt in Truck Crash on I-74 at MM 139

McLean County, IL (July 4, 2024) – Illinois State Police troopers and the McLean County Coroner said an 8-year-old is dead after a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Wednesday night on Interstate 74. Illinois State Police say the crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-74 near mile marker 139 between Bloomington and Downs just before

Chicago, IL – Teen Injured in Hit-and-Run on S Vincennes Ave

Chicago, IL (July 3, 2024) – Chicago police released details about the driver of a van involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 13-year-old girl over the weekend on the city’s South Side. Police said investigators are looking for the driver who struck the girl as she crossed the street and did not stop.

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.

Urbana, IL -25-Year-Old Man Killed in Crash on N. Cunningham Ave.

Urbana, IL (June 30, 2024) – A fatal crash was reported in Urbana on Saturday morning, June 29th. The accident happened just before 2:00 a.m. on North Cunningham Avenue near the intersection with Triumph Drive. Police say that 25-year-old Justin Martinez, of Byron, was traveling northbound on Cunningham when he was hit head-on by a

Evanston IL – One Extricated Following Crash on Emerson St.

Evanston, IL (June 29, 2024) – Officials in Evanston were called to the scene of an injury crash on Thursday night, June 27th. The crash occurred just before 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of Emerson Street and McCormick Boulevard. According to reports from the scene, two cars were involved in the collision. Both vehicles sustained

Edgar Co, IL – Man Dies in Rte 1 Head-on Collision at 1375th St

Edgar County, IL (June 28, 2024) – One person is dead after a Thursday night crash in Edgar County. The Illinois State Police said it happened around 8:30 p.m. on Route 1 near 1375th Street. The fatal crash involved a pickup truck and an SUV. Police said the vehicle crossed the center line, crashing into

Rockford, IL – Multi-Vehicle Crash w/Injuries at Reed Ave & Sewell St

Rockford, IL (June 27, 2024) – Rockford Police Department officers and Illinois State Police troopers confirmed that a multi-vehicle accident shut down traffic at Reed Avenue and Sewell Street.  Authorities further reported that multiple injuries have been reported, but they did not specify how many people were hurt or the severity of those injuries. EMTs

Rockford, IL – Injury Car Accident Shuts Down Charles St at E Moreland

Rockford, IL (June 26, 2024) – Rockford Police Department officers confirmed that a multi-vehicle accident shut down traffic on Charles Street between East Moreland and Alpine. Authorities further reported that multiple injuries have been reported, but they did not specify how many people were hurt or the severity of those injuries. EMTs transported a victim