Odin, IL (July 5, 2025) – Three drivers were involved in a chain-reaction crash on U.S. 50 just east of the railroad overpass in Odin on Friday afternoon.
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Initial information indicates a van driven by a 60-year-old man in Centralia was eastbound when he was unable to stop for two pickup trucks stopped in traffic waiting for another vehicle to complete a left turn in front of them. The driver of the first pickup he struck was 25-year-old man. The impact forced that man’s pickup into a picked stopped in front of him driven by a 68-year-old woman.
The drivers were checked on the scene by Odin First Responders and United Medical Response, but their current conditions are unclear. State Police are handling the crash, but reports are not yet available. However, witnesses were asked to contact authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.
Multi-Vehicle Crashes in Illinois
In Chicagoland and beyond, multi-vehicle collisions that result in fatalities or major injuries are all too often. Although there is little you can do to prevent careless driving, you have the right to compensation if you are hurt. It is advisable to get legal counsel as soon as possible following an automobile accident since what you do in the early aftermath might have a big influence on how your claim turns out. For example, you may provide the required paperwork to prove culpability and the severity of your injuries by keeping evidence and getting medical help as soon as possible.
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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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