Joliet, IL (May 18, 2025) – A Joliet, Illinois, police sergeant was killed in a car crash while off duty on Friday near south suburban Beecher. Joliet Police confirmed Sgt. Hollis Weller, 47, died in a crash on Friday in southeastern Will County.
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Illinois State Police said a semi-trailer truck, a pickup truck, and a car collided around 11:45 a.m. on Illinois Route 1 near Eagle Lake Road in Washington Township near Beecher. Weller was killed in the crash. Another person was injured and was taken to the hospital. It was not immediately clear which vehicle Weller was in. The road was closed until about 6:30 p.m. after the crash. In the meantime, the ISP has not released any other details about the crash; an inquiry is ongoing at this time.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family members. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.
Injury Vehicle Crashes in Illinois
Negligent drivers may be beyond your control, but you can take charge of what happens next if their carelessness leaves you injured. Across Chicagoland, multicar wrecks routinely cause catastrophic injuries and, tragically, fatalities. The steps you take in the minutes and days after a crash—calling 911, seeking immediate medical care, photographing the scene, and preserving dash-cam footage—can make a decisive difference in any claim you file.
Once you have addressed urgent medical needs, consider placing the legal heavy lifting in the hands of a seasoned personal-injury attorney. A lawyer can:
- Secure and analyze crash-scene evidence before it disappears
- Interview witnesses and accident-reconstruction specialists
- Handle every communication with insurance adjusters—so you don’t have to
- Calculate the full scope of your losses, from medical bills and lost wages to pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life
- Negotiate forcefully for a settlement or, if necessary, take your case to court
Insurance companies are quick to protect their bottom line, often pushing lowball offers that fail to cover long-term costs. With dedicated legal representation, you can focus on healing while your advocate pursues the maximum compensation the law allows—holding every responsible party fully accountable for the harm they caused.
At Ankin Law, our car accident attorneys are committed to providing compassionate and diligent legal service to personal injury victims and their families. We offer experienced legal representation to help you navigate the complex legal system following your accident.
We will build a solid case to get you the compensation you deserve so you can confidently move forward from this incident. Call our car accident lawyers at 844-600-0000 to learn more about your options after a major vehicle crash. We offer free consultations, where you can tell us more about your case.
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