Winter conjures up images of softly falling snow, festive fun, and activities like ice skating and sledding. However, the season’s typically frigid temperatures can also create harsh road conditions. Driving in the winter presents a host of challenges that do not exist during other times of the year. Dense fog can reduce visibility, while heavy …
A highway maintenance worker died after he was struck by a vehicle in Bureau County, Illinois. The driver was cited for a traffic violation. The collision occurred on westbound Interstate 80 around half a mile west of the Route 40 exit. Illinois State Police said the victim was a 47-year-old Chicago man who was performing …
Most pedestrians understand the risks they face when crossing intersections and walking on streets. However, sometimes a pedestrian can get hurt in an accident even after being cautious, following all traffic signals and using crosswalks. Pedestrian accidents can result in serious injuries or death, even in collisions that involve slow-moving vehicles. Here are some of …
Traveling on busy roads and highways is unavoidable when living in a bustling city like Chicago. As one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country, Chicago sees thousands of deaths each year due to car accidents and an even higher number of crash-related injuries. Highways like the Dan Ryan Expressway and Eisenhower Expressway provide …
A Chicago woman was arrested for causing a multi-vehicle auto accident while driving under the influence of drugs. She faces multiple charges for the collision in Riverside, Illinois. Police said Rashawna E. Beachem, 34, intentionally struck the car in front of her after hallucinating on PCP. She wrongly believed that the driver was attempting to …
Driving in Illinois is limited to essential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. State officials have said that residents should stay home as much as possible and only venture out for essential reasons such as getting medication, shopping for groceries or picking up meals. Chicago police officers started performing roadside safety checks in early April …
With many schools and businesses closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are fewer cars on U.S. roads. Unfortunately, some motorists are driving faster than usual to take advantage of the empty highways. Speeding is dangerous for both drivers and passengers due to the risk of car accidents. Crashes can cause serious injuries that may …
A 30-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in the village of Beach Park, Illinois. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies rushed to the scene of the accident and found him lying on the ground with critical injuries. The man had been walking in the roadway when the driver hit him. He suffered …
Car accidents are distressing enough in ordinary times, but dealing with the aftermath of a collision during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is likely to cause additional stress. Like other parts of life, personal injury cases will be affected by the stay-at-home order in Illinois. If you have filed a car accident lawsuit, be prepared for …
Police cited a truck driver for negligent driving and making an improper right turn in an accident that killed a 37-year-old bicyclist. The crash occurred in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Bicyclist Carla Aiello died from multiple injuries after being struck by a dump truck. The truck driver was a 41-year-old man who …
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