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Chicago, IL – Semi-Truck Crash with Injuries on Dan Ryan Expy

by | Oct 23, 2020 | Car Accidents, Injuries

Chicago, IL (October 23, 2020) – A collision involving a semi-truck and another vehicle resulted in confirmed injuries in Chicago’s Lower West Side on Thursday morning, October 22. 

The site of the crash was located near the intersection of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90) and 18th Street. The Illinois State Police was called to the site of the crash on the northbound lanes of the highway at around 3:15 a.m. that morning. The cause of the crash has not been reported at this time. 

One person involved in the accident was taken to Mercy Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided. No further information on the crash is available at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Trucking Accidents in Chicago

Chicago, IL - Semi-Truck Crash with Injuries on Dan Ryan Expymi-Truck Accident on IL-89

Being involved in a crash with a large commercial truck can be completely devastating. According to data from the Illinois Department of Illinois, there were 12,267 trucking collisions reported across the state in 2018, accounting for nearly 3.8% of reported collisions in Illinois that year. There were 106 trucking accidents in Illinois that year that resulted in fatal injuries, and another 2,075 semi-truck crashes resulted in injuries. 

Large semi-trucks can cause catastrophic injuries in the event of a collision with a passenger vehicle. Truck-driver inexperience is a leading cause of deadly commercial vehicle accidents as companies are trying to fill positions due to a shortage of drivers, and this negligence contributes to serious crashes involving 18-wheelers and commercial vehicles. When the negligence of another driver results in a crash, injured victims should consult with an Illinois trucking injury lawyer in order to recover lost compensation by pursuing a personal injury claim.

/ has over a century of combined experience helping Illinois residents recover after being injured in a Chicago 18-wheeler accident, and we are dedicated to making sure all of our clients receive top-quality legal representation. We have helped our clients recover over $150 million dollars to date, and our years of experience can be put to work on your case. Contact our offices at 877-930-2551 to discuss your claim for compensation with an experienced semi-truck crash attorney in Chicago.

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