Morton Grove, IL – Injuries in Two-Vehicle Collision at River Dr & Lehigh Ave

Morton Grove, IL (October 25, 2024) – Morton Grove Police Department officers are investigating after two cars crashed on Thursday, October 24, in the north suburbs, leading to one of them going onto train tracks. The crash happened around 7:45 p.m. near River Drive and Lehigh Avenue in Morton Grove on the tracks that Amtrak shares with Metra.

Emergency sign in the hospital.

The driver of an Acura had crashed into a parked car on Lehigh Avenue before driving onto the tracks, leading to the vehicle becoming disabled, police said. The 56-year-old man driving the Acura was arrested for DUI. Meanwhile, at least one person was transported to the hospital from the site. However, police are still investigating the cause of the accident. Witnesses were asked to contact the Ingleside or Morton Grove Police Department if they had more information.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their family members at this time.

Auto Accident Injuries in Illinois

Auto accidents result in tens of thousands of injuries nationwide, with an alarming proportion of these incidents occurring across the state of Illinois and in the greater Chicagoland area. However, there may be some legal options available after a victim is hit, injured, or killed by a negligent party, whether that entity is another driver, train conductor, trucking company, or manufacturer.

At Ankin Law, our wrongful death attorneys can assist you in obtaining compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Over several decades, our unwavering wrongful death lawyers have successfully obtained compensation for local clients. As one of Illinois’s largest personal injury law firms, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements.

To assist you in winning your case, our team combines the proficiency, experience, and knowledge of more than eighty personal injury lawyers and support staff. When you work with our lawyers, you will have access to premier medical professionals, collision investigators, and accident reconstructionists on our side, all of whom can assist you in establishing fault and increasing your chances of receiving fair compensation for your loved one’s death. Please contact our personal injury lawyers in Morton Grove at 844-600-0000 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your legal options at this challenging time.

Note: We use outside sources such as news reports, police reports, social media platforms, and first-hand or eyewitness accounts about accidents that happen throughout the state of Illinois. We have not verified any of the facts surrounding this particular accident. Please contact Ankin Law, LLC, if you locate any incorrect information in our post. We will correct it immediately or remove a post if requested.

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