Local Accidents

Carmago, IL – Two Injured in Car Crash on Rte 130 at US 36

Carmago, IL (April 24, 2024) – Two people are hurt after a car crash in Douglas County on Monday afternoon. The Illinois State Police said it happened at 1:45 p.m. on Illinois Route 130 in Carmago, one half-mile south of U.S. Highway Route 36. Two cars were involved, both of which had to be towed

Peoria Co, IL – Victim Airlifted After Vehicle Crash on US 150

Peoria County, IL (April 23, 2024) – Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins reported that at least two people sustained critical injuries in a collision involving a UTV and a pickup vehicle on Monday, April 22. According to the Illinois State Police, LifeFlight transported at least one individual to a hospital. Watkins states that the collision

La Salle Co, IL – One Hospitalized in Truck Collision on Rte 178

La Salle County, IL (April 22, 2024) – On Monday morning at 8:30 a.m., two separate collisions on Route 178 near the Lowell Bridge contributed to injuries and the evacuation of one individual from one of the vehicles involved. According to Tonica Fire Chief Al Stremlau, one passenger in an apparent truck crash who sustained

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.

Saline, IL – Bicyclist Hit & Killed in Crash on US 45

Saline, IL (April 20, 2024) – An early Thursday morning collision between a vehicle and a cyclist resulted in the fatality of one individual. The collision occurred at 1:55 a.m. along U.S. Route 45 at Wasson Road in Saline County, per the Illinois State Police (ISP). Troop 10 personnel responded to the site and reported

Chicago, IL – Three Hurt in Police Cruiser Crash on Cottage Grove Ave

Chicago, IL (April 19, 2024) – On Friday, three people were injured in a collision involving a Chicago police cruiser vehicle. The collision occurred in the 6300 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue in West Woodlawn. According to officers with the Chicago Police Department, the detective’s car collided with a red Kia. CPD reported that

Joliet, IL – Driver Dies, Four Hurt in Car Crash on IL 53

Joliet, IL (April 17, 2024) – One person was killed, and four others were injured in a three-car crash in the Joliet area on Thursday night, Illinois State Police said. Police said a Volkswagen Jetta sedan and a Chevrolet Silverado truck were heading north on IL-53 when a Cadillac sedan traveling south collided with both

Chicago, IL – Two Killed, One Hurt in I-57 Accident

Chicago, IL (April 16, 2024) – Two individuals were killed, and one was injured in a collision that occurred on I-57 on Tuesday morning. Traffic was backed up and extended down to the 147th Street stretch of highway. The Illinois State Police diverted traffic to 159th and closed all northbound lanes. It is unknown what

Chicago, IL – Four Hospitalized in Three-Car Wreck on 26th St

Chicago, IL (April 15, 2024) – A Sunday night collision in the Bridgeport area resulted in four injuries, one of which was critical. Chicago police say that just before 10:00 p.m., a 27-year-old woman driving a gray sedan failed to stop at a red light and collided with a Jeep in the 700 block of