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...
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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....
De Soto, IL – Head-On Crash with Injuries on IL-149
De Soto, IL (June 2, 2020) - Four people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in De Soto on Monday, June 1st. The collision occurred on IL-149 EB at around 10:44 a.m. Two drivers involved in the accident were trapped inside their vehicles and had to...
Carlinville, IL – Deadly Plane Crash in Macoupin County
Carlinville, IL (June 1, 2020) - On Sunday afternoon, May 31st, at least one person was killed in a plane crash near Carlinville. Local authorities reported that a plane crashed in Macoupin County at around 4 p.m. Emergency units were called to the scene to render aid...
Pike Co, IL – Bobby & Janet Lewis Injured in Crash on I-72
Pike Co, IL (June 1, 2020) - A couple from Jacksonville, Illinois was injured in a motorcycle accident in Pike County on Saturday, May 30th. The pair were reportedly riding on a motorcycle on I-72 when a deer ran in front of their 2018 Honda trike motorcycle. Both...
Chicago, IL – Man Killed in Intersection Collision on Jeffrey Ave
Chicago, IL (June 1, 2020) - A man was killed and two others injured following a crash in Chicago on Sunday, May 31st. The accident occurred in the Jeffrey Manor area at the 9500 block of Jeffrey Avenue. A Jeep Renegade driven by a 22-year-old man ran a red light at...
Effingham, IL – Shane Greear Injured in Crash at Banker St & Fayette Ave
Effingham, IL (May 31, 2020) - A 26-year-old man was injured following a two-vehicle collision in Effingham on Wednesday morning, May 27th. Chase Kuhlman, 20, of Salem, Illinois reportedly crashed with another car driven by Shane Greear of Edgewood, Illinois. The...
Northfield, IL – Fatal Rollover Crash at I-94 & Tower Rd
Northfield, IL (May 31, 2020) - Two drivers suffered injuries after a collision in Northfield on Friday night, May 29th. The collision occurred on the Edens Expressway (I-94) near Tower Road at around 9:45 p.m. A Volvo reportedly lost control and began to roll,...
Plano, IL – Deadly Motorcycle Crash at US-34 & Needham Rd
Plano, IL (May 31, 2020) - A female passenger on a motorcycle was killed following a collision in Plano on Friday afternoon, May 29th. Local authorities were called to the intersection of US-34 and Needham Road at around 2:14 p.m. Initial reports revealed that a...