Mission, IL (June 9, 2020) – One person was airlifted following a three-vehicle collision in Mission Township on Saturday night, June 6th. Authorities were called to the intersection of IL-71 and East 2603rd Road at around 6:08 p.m. David Tejada, 20, of Aurora was reportedly traveling west on the highway when he struck another vehicle waiting to turn.
Tejada’s vehicle then went airborne and struck another car. A passenger in that third vehicle was transported by life flight helicopter to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois in critical condition. The driver of the third vehicle was taken to OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa, Illinois.
Tejada was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, following too closely, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Local authorities are currently investigating the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Illinois
There were 84,172 confirmed injuries resulting from Illinois car accidents in 2011. That means nine people were injured hourly in car crashes across the state that year. Sources show that 11,942 of those injured suffered debilitating injuries that left them unable to walk.
What you do the moments after an accident is of critical importance. Many crash victims are unsure of how to get the compensation they need to recover after a serious accident. In some cases, injured parties can consult with a qualified Illinois car crash attorney to discuss their next steps to take.
When you or a loved one is injured, it’s extremely serious. At Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd., we understand this, and it forms our entire approach. If you’ve been unfairly injured in a car accident, contact our offices today at 877-930-2551.
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