Accident News

Pontiac, IL – Fatal Car Crash at Walmart Dr & W Reynolds St

Pontiac, IL (September 28, 2025) – A 70-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday morning, September 25, at the intersection of Walmart Drive and West Reynolds Street in Pontiac. Livingston County Coroner Mike Renner said Nancy Benedict of Pontiac drove her car through the intersection when a pickup truck driven

Green Valley, IL – Deputy Injured After Pickup Hits Patrol Car on IL Rte 29

Green Valley, IL (September 27, 2025) – A Tazewell County deputy was injured on Thursday morning, September 25, when a pickup truck struck his patrol vehicle on Illinois Route 29 in rural Green Valley. The crash happened around 5:40 a.m., according to Sheriff Jeffrey Lower. The deputy was parked facing southbound with emergency lights activated

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.

Waukegan, IL – Pregnant Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run on Grand Ave

Waukegan, IL (September 24, 2025) – A 36-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child lost their lives after a hit-and-run crash on Sunday night, September 21, in Waukegan. Police said the incident happened around 9:35 p.m. in the 1100 block of Grand Avenue. Officers arrived to find the victim, later identified as Michelle Heidbrick, lying

Chicago, IL – 2 Injured in Ambulance Collision on W Jackson Blvd

Chicago, IL (September 23, 2025) – An early morning crash on Sunday, September 21, left two people injured after a Chicago Fire Department ambulance collided with a car on the city’s West Side. The accident happened around 3:20 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Jackson Boulevard. Officials said the ambulance had its emergency lights

Chicago, IL – Fatal Crash on W Warren Blvd Leaves One Dead

Chicago, IL (September 22, 2025) – A man lost his life in a deadly crash early Saturday morning, September 20, in East Garfield Park. The Chicago Police Department reported that the crash occurred around 1:50 a.m. near the 2600 block of West Warren Boulevard. A 30-year-old man sat in his Hyundai sedan at a traffic

Madison Co., IL – Two Killed in Fiery Crash on Rte 162

Madison County, IL (September 21, 2025) – Two people lost their lives in a fiery crash on Friday night, September 19. The deadly collision happened on Route 162 between Interstate 255 and Route 157, near Pontoon Beach. Witnesses said the crash left both victims trapped inside their vehicle. Flames spread quickly through the wreckage. Firefighters

Chicago, IL – Woman Injured in Crash at S Christiana Ave & W Cermak Rd

Chicago, IL (September 20, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash in Chicago left a woman injured on Saturday night, September 20. The collision happened around 11:14 p.m. near South Christiana Avenue and West Cermak Road. According to officials, two vehicles collided in the intersection, leaving one female passenger bleeding from her injuries. Emergency responders arrived quickly