Accident News

Kannakee Co, IL – Man Hit & Killed in Accident at North & Sollitt Rds

Kannakee County, IL (February 7, 2025) – According to area authorities, a man is dead after he was hit by a car in Kankakee County on Thursday afternoon, February 6. According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, the crash unfolded just before 6:00 p.m. near eastbound 12000 North Road and Sollitt Road in Yellowhead Township.

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.

Woodford Co, IL – Rte 251 Site of Fatal Two-Car Crash near Kappa

Woodford County, IL (February 3, 2025) – At least one person was killed after a two-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 251 at about 6:55 a.m. on Monday, February 3. According to the Illinois State Police, first responders arrived on the scene near Kappa and closed the roadway. The roadway remained closed until 11:45 a.m. No

Tazewell Co, IL – One Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Rte 98/Edgewater Dr

Tazewell County, IL (February 2, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash in rural Tazewell County closed down a section of Edgewater Drive, also known as Illinois Route 98, on Friday, January 31. First responders were called around 6:55 p.m. on Friday evening. The crash happened on Edgewater, between Pekin and Groveland. One person suffered multiple blunt

Bloomington, IL – Fatal Pedestrian Crash on E Empire St Under Inquiry

Bloomington, IL (February 1, 2025) – According to officers with the Bloomington Police Department, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon, January 31, in the parking lot of Empire Plaza Shopping Center in Bloomington. The incident happened a little before 2:00 p.m. Police said the person was pronounced dead

What Happens When Truck Drivers Get into an Accident?

Illinois reported up to 11,922 truck crashes, representing 4% of all crashes. This data shows that truck accidents are common in the state. When truck drivers get into an accident, victims often sustain injuries, suffer property damage, get killed, or lose a loved one. Truck drivers who cause an accident face various legal consequences, including criminal charges, civil suits, license

Chicago, IL- Man Dies in Three-Vehicle Collision on S Parnell Ave

Chicago, IL (January 31, 2025) – Officers confirmed that a 30-year-old man died after his car collided with two other vehicles on January 31 on Chicago’s South Side. The crash happened at about 5:15 p.m. in the 7600 block of South Parnell Avenue. A Buick sedan was heading east, attempting to pass vehicles in oncoming