BUSHNELL, IL- The pjstar.com writes that a man from Bushnell died and four others were hurt in a crash involving two vehicles. The incident took place on Tuesday, January 22, 2019,in McDonough County.* The victim was identified as 86-year-old Ray Etter, who died at the scene of the crash. Etter was declared dead at the crash…
Continue reading…Semi-Truck Catches Fire After Hitting Bus on Interstate 294 in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL- Chicago.cbslocal.com writes that a semi-truck hit a charter bus at about 6:51 in the evening on Interstate 294. The impact caused by the crash led to the truck bursting into flames. Thecharter bus then became engulfed in flames as well.* The driver of the truck, a 37-year-old woman,suffered injuries in the collision and was…
Continue reading…Head-On Collision Hospitalized Genoa Man in Sterling, Illinois
STERLING, IL- The daily-chronicle.com writes that a man from Genoa was injured in a head-on collision that occurred in Sterling on Saturday, January 12, 2019.* The victim, Paul A. Alsup, 57 was driving eastbound on Route 30 a little before 12 p.m. when his 2014 Honda CRV was hit head-on. The operator of the other vehicle,…
Continue reading…Rollover Crash Reported in Warren County, Illinois
WARREN COUNTY, IL- Wgil.com writes that a one-vehicle accident took place in Warren County on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at about 10:45 in the morning. The crash involved a 2015 Nissan Van that was driving west on 120 Avenue when the driver lost control of the vehicle, and it hit a bridge.* According to police reports,…
Continue reading…Semi-Truck Strikes Charter Bus on Interstate 294 in Berkeley, Illinois
BERKELEY, IL- Nbcchicago.com reported that a semi-trailer caught fire after driving into a tractor-trailer that was on the shoulder of Interstate 294.* The crash took place at about 6:51in the evening close to Berkeley, Illinois. The truck driver was injured in the accident and was taken to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The crash…
Continue reading…Whiteside County Crash Injures Two on U.S. 30 in Rock Falls, Illinois
ROCK FALLS, IL – According to Qctimes.com, two people suffered injuries in a crash that took place on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, on U.S. 30 in Rock Falls. Emergency personnel arrived at the site of theaccident at about 6:23 in the morning. Police reports indicate that 65-year-old Melody Lerette of Dixon, Illinois was traveling north on County…
Continue reading…Child Killed in Crash on Lower Wacker in Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO, IL – According to Nbcchicago.com, a child died in a tragic car accident that took place on Friday, January 11, 2019. The incident took place when a driver attempted to make a U-turn on Lower Wacker Drive at about 1:09 in the morning.* The vehicle, a Mazda 3, was heading westbound when it made…
Continue reading…Teenager form Franklin Charged in Crash That Injured 5 in Niles, Illinois
NILES, IL- The chicagotribune.com reported that a teenage boy is facing charges after driving an allegedly stolen vehicle and causing a chain-reaction collision that involved six vehicles. The 17-year-old is now facing charges for his role in the collision. He will be tried in juvenile court. The police reports indicate that the suspect is being charged…
Continue reading…Fatal Car Wash Incident Reported in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH- Foxillinois.com writes that a man died in an accident in a car wash on Monday, January 14, 2019, in Columbus. The incident took place when the person was trapped in a piece of machinery at the Soft Touch Car Wash located on Sinclair Road.* A call made to 911 indicated that the victim was…
Continue reading…Four Injured in South Side Chicago Crash
CHICAGO, IL – According to the chicagotribune.com, two adults and two children suffered injuries in a car accident that took place on the South Side of Chicago when a driver lost control of her vehicle and hit a pole.* The victims were traveling in a Chevrolet Cavalier when they hit a pole in Avalon Park at about…
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