Oswego, IL (January 23, 2020) – A man from Oswego, Illinois was hospitalized following a crash on Monday, January 20th. The man was involved in a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of US-34 and Orchard Road in Oswego at around 3:15 p.m. The man was hit while attempting to make a left turn onto US-34 from Orchard Road.
The injured man was hit by a vehicle driven by a woman, 50, also of Oswego. The man was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment following the crash. The woman was uninjured.
No other details are available at this time. An ongoing investigation into the crash is currently in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Illinois Left-Turn Collisions
Certain actions are riskier than others. Making a left-hand turn can be dangerous if not done so properly. Many times, there will oncoming vehicles who won’t see you making a turn until it’s too late.
Each year, left-turns are responsible for nearly 61 percent of all intersection crashes. These collisions often result in head-on or T-bone style impacts, which are extremely dangerous. Injured parties should contact a qualified Illinois car crash attorney to discuss their legal options.
Those who are injured unfairly on the road deserve to be compensated for their injuries. Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. is here to help. Give us a call at 877-930-2551 to see what options are available for your case.
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