Chicago, IL (May 15, 2025) – A 70-year-old golfer was injured when a driver careened onto the Billy Caldwell Golf Course Monday evening in Chicago’s Forest Glen neighborhood, police said.
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Cook County Forest Preserve Police, who responded to the incident, said the motorist drove a black sport-utility vehicle erratically onto the course around 5:30 p.m. The driver was taken into custody and charges are pending, police said. Police did not give further details about what led to the car careening onto the course.
The identity of the victim or further details about his condition have not yet been released. Authorities continue to investigate, however.
We extend our best wishes for a full recovery to the injured victim.
Pedestrian Accidents in Illinois
Tens of thousands of injuries are sustained nationally as a result of pedestrian accidents, with a concerning number of these incidents occurring in the state of Illinois and the greater Chicago area. If a negligent party, such as another driver, train conductor, transportation company, or manufacturer, strikes and injures or kills a victim, there may be a variety of legal remedies available.
At Ankin Law, our pedestrian accident attorneys can help you secure compensation to address emotional distress, lost wages, and medical bills following your serious accident. Our pedestrian accident attorneys in the Winnetka area have effectively obtained compensation for local clients and families for several decades. We have obtained hundreds of millions in jury verdicts and settlements as one of the largest personal injury law firms in Illinois.
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