Chicago, IL (June 5, 2020) - A Chicago patrol vehicle was chasing a man connected to a homicide when the patrol car crashed into Ford Explorer on Wednesday, June 3rd. The accident occurred at the intersection of Irving Park Road and Ashland Avenue. The 37-year-old...
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St Charles, IL – UPDATE: Moira Simpson Killed at Kirk Rd & Ohio Ave
St Charles, IL (June 4, 2020) - The identity of the 60-year-old Naperville woman who was killed in a crash in St. Charles has been released by authorities. On Tuesday morning, June 2nd, Moira Simpson was traveling north on Kirk Road when a collision caused her vehicle...
Stockton, IL – Child Killed in DUI Crash on US-20 near Stockton Dr
Stockton, IL (June 4, 2020) - In Stockton, a child was killed and two others were injured following a suspected drunk driving collision Tuesday, June 2nd. The crash occurred on US-20 near N. Stockton Drive at around 6:33 a.m. According to local officials, Julius S....
Chicago, IL – Deidre Brewster Killed in Crash on I-90
Chicago, IL (June 4, 2020) - A 47-year-old woman was injured following a collision on Chicago's Near West Side on Wednesday, May 27th. The collision occurred on the Dan Ryan Expressway at around 10:40 a.m. Deidre Brewster was driving a black 2011 Chevrolet when she...
Glenview, IL – Boy Fatally Struck by Car on Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL (June 3, 2020) - A five-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car in Glenview on Tuesday, June 1st. The crash occurred at the 700 block of Waukegan Road at around 1 p.m. The boy was transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge,...
St Charles, IL – Deadly Semi-Truck Collision at Kirk Rd & Ohio Ave
St Charles, IL (June 3, 2020) - One person was killed and three others injured following a crash involving a semi-truck in St. Charles on Tuesday, June 2nd. The crash reportedly occurred at the intersection of Kirk Road and Ohio Avenue at around 8 a.m. Two vehicles...
Williamsville, IL – Teen Driver Killed in Rollover Crash on IL-123
Williamsville, IL (June 3, 2020) - A 17-year-old driver was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Williamsville on Monday, June 1st. The Athens man was driving a Honda Accord on IL-123 at around 4:30 p.m. The driver lost control of the vehicle west of IL-124....
Possible causes and consequences of truck accidents
At full capacity, the average tractor-trailer can carry a weight of up to nearly 40 tons. As such, other motor vehicles may stand little chance of holding their own against a semitrailer should the unthinkable occur. Unfortunately, truck accidents can take place under...
Carlinville, IL – UPDATE: Joshua Sweers Killed in Plane Crash
Carlinville, IL (June 2, 2020) - Four men were killed after a plane crashed into a farm near Carlinville on Sunday, May 31st. Authorities reported that a single-engine Piper PA28 crashed at around 3:45 p.m. The plane was destroyed on impact. The plane had reportedly...
Decatur, IL – Four Killed in DUI Crash at Grand Ave & Water St
Decatur, IL (June 2, 2020) - On Monday, June 1st, four people were killed following a crash involving a semi-truck in Decatur. Local sources reported that the accident occurred at around 3 a.m. at the intersection of East Grand Avenue and North Water Street....