Accident News

Chicago, IL – Officer Injured in Crash at Octavia Ave & Forest Preserve Dr

Chicago, IL (October 11, 2025) – An officer was injured on Friday evening, October 10, in a collision involving a vehicle and a bicycle near the intersection of Octavia Avenue and Forest Preserve Drive in Chicago. Emergency responders arrived just before 7:00 p.m. and provided immediate medical aid before transporting the injured officer to a nearby hospital

Chicago, IL – Scooter Rider Hit by Vehicle at Madison St & Kilpatrick Ave

Chicago, IL (October 10, 2025) – Emergency crews responded on Friday, October 10, to a collision between a vehicle and a person riding a scooter at the intersection of West Madison Street and South Kilpatrick Avenue in Chicago’s West Side. According to reports from the Chicago Police Department, the crash occurred around 8:39 a.m. when

Goodfield, IL – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Rte 117 Near Timberline Rd

Goodfield, IL (October 9, 2025) – A motorcyclist lost their life on Tuesday evening, October 7, after being struck from behind by a vehicle along Illinois Route 117, just north of Goodfield. According to the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 5:57 p.m. near the intersection of Route 117 and Timberline Road.

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.

Ingleside, IL – Deputy Injured in DUI Crash at Rte 134 & Main St

Ingleside, IL (October 6, 2025) – A Lake County Sheriff’s deputy was injured in a three-vehicle collision on Saturday, October 4. The incident occurred at about 3:25 p.m. when the deputy was driving westbound on Route 134 near Main Street. According to officials, a BMW SUV attempted a U-turn from Main Street onto Route 134,

Chicago, IL – Pedestrian Injured in Crash at Lincoln Ave & Wells St

Chicago, IL (October 5, 2025) – A pedestrian suffered injuries on Sunday afternoon, October 5, after a vehicle struck them at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Wells Street in Chicago. Emergency crews arrived shortly after 12:30 p.m. and found the injured person on the roadway. Paramedics treated the pedestrian at the scene, then took

Wheeling, IL – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Valley Stream Dr

Wheeling, IL (October 2, 2025) – A tragic pedestrian accident occurred on Monday, September 29, when a car struck 72-year-old Robert Lund of Geneva.  The crash took place at approximately 6:25 p.m. in the 1000 block of Valley Stream Drive, involving a 2018 Ford Explorer. Lund suffered critical injuries and was transported to Advocate Lutheran