MARKHAM, Ill. — A man from south suburban Chicago is under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol after driving into the rear of a Markham fire engine. The collision killed the passenger in the vehicle and injured a firefighter. The deadly crash occurred on early Saturday morning, March 9, 2019, on Interstate 57…
Continue reading…Ambulance Accident in West Rogers Park
ROGERS PARK, IL- Abc7chicago.com writes* that six people are recovering from injuries after a collision took place between an ambulance and an SUV on Tuesday on Chicago’s North Side in the neighborhood of Roger’s Park. The ambulance was transporting a patient and was using its emergency lights when an SUV struck the ambulance at the intersection…
Continue reading…Tragic Hit-and-Run Accident Kills One in Stone Park, Illinois
STONE PARK, IL- Abc7chicago.com writes that a man died in a pedestrian accident. The victim was identified as Mr. Cortez, 57. Cortez was reported to have been hit by a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Cortez was crossing the road on the 1600 block of Manheim at about 6:25 in the evening when the speeding vehicle struck…
Continue reading…Police Seek Driver from Serious Hit-and-Run Crash in Englewood
CHICAGO, IL- The chicago.suntimes.com writes that a black SUV is being sought after it was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Englewood on Chicago’s South Side.* The incident took place at about 9:31 in the morning on January 12, 2019. The vehicle was heading northbound on Throop Street when it slammed into another vehicle. Three people…
Continue reading…Teenager From Franklin Charged in Crash That Injured 5 in Niles, Illinois
NILES, IL- The chicagotribune.com writes 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…Two Vehicle Collision Kills One in Washington County, Illinois
WASHINGTON COUNTY, IL- Kfvs12.com writes that one person died in a crash in Washington County on Monday, January 14, 2019. The two-vehicle crash took place at the intersection of County Highway 13 and County Highway 6.* The victim, 51-year-old Randall Koeller, of Marissa, IL, was driving east on County Highway 6 when he drove through the…
Continue reading…Multiple Accidents after Crash that Caused Power Outage in Peru, Illinois
Multiple Accidents after Crash that Caused Power Outage in Peru, Illinois PERU, IL- Newstrib.com writes that after three inches of snow fell in Peru, Illinois on Saturday, January 12, 2019, a series of car accidents took place throughout the region. The crashes caused traffic to slow to a stand still on Illinois Route 80. One accident,…
Continue reading…Fatal Car Crash in Hanover Park, Illinois
HANOVER PARK, IL- The dailyherald.com writes that a 35-year-old man from Carol Stream died in a collision on Saturday, January 12, 2019. The victim was in the car with his son who is 12-years-old.* The crash took place on County Farm Road at about 7:30 in the morning. The victim was identified as Jason Moore. Moore’s…
Continue reading…Accident Shuts Down Interstate Lane Near Salem, Illinois
SALEM, IL- Bnd.com writes that a multiple vehicle collision shut down a lane of Interstate 57 on Wednesday morning in Salem, Illinois. The police thought that the lane would close for about 4 hours.* Drivers were advised to proceed with caution. No additional information was reportedabout the incident. Winter driving presents additional risks for people on…
Continue reading…Two Deadly Vehicle Collisions Reported in Bureau County, Princeton, Illinois
PRINCETON, IL- Newstrib.com writes that two deadly crashes occurred this week in Bureau County. The first collision took place on Sunday. December 30, 2018, close to Tiskilwa. The second accident took place at about 2:30 in the morning on Interstate 80 and led to the death of a man from Chicago. Four other people were in…
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