MACON COUNTY, IL- Wandtv.com reports that a man involved in a car accident on June 4, 2018, was seen trying to hide a briefcasefull of drugs and a gun just after the crash. Police say 19-year-old Ryan Cornell was driving on Route 121 when he swerved to miss hitting another vehicle. In the attempt,he ended…
Continue reading…Drunk Driver in Geneva Facing Charges in Geneva, Illinois
GENEVA, IL- The dailyherald.com reports that a 24-year-old man is facing several charges in relation toa car accident that occurred on Saturday, May 26, 2018. The driver, Christopher J. Kinney, was on Peck Road traveling south in a Chevrolet Cavalier at about 8:10 p.m. when he attempted to pass a Chevrolet Express that was in…
Continue reading…Construction Zone Accidents in Chicago, Illinois
Repairing roads, building new structures, and creating new roadways are all a part of living in a growing area. In many cases, the population grows so quickly that a city’s infrastructure cannot keep up. In many construction zones, it can be confusing to navigate the temporary route that has been created. It is not uncommon…
Continue reading…Crash on Route 49 Killed One Man in Iroquois County, Illinois
IROQUOIS COUNTY, IL- According to illinoishomepage.net, a man was killed in a two-car collision on Route 49 on Monday night. The victim was pronounced dead at the sceneof the accident. No further information has been releasedat this time. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reports that 313,316 car accidents happened in Illinois in 2015. Twenty-one percent…
Continue reading…The Impact of Social Media on Traffic Accidents in Chicago, Illinois
Whether we like it or not, social media has a major influence on our daily lives. Many of us find out our news on social media websites. We are able to interact with our favorite celebrities. We are able to tell our politicians what we think about certain policies. Most businesses provide information about fun…
Continue reading…The Importance of Seeking Medical Treatment as Soon as Possible After an Accident
After a traffic accident, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Many accident victims think that they are not injured after a crash, or that their injuries are relatively minor and do not require medical attention. However, these victims are often wrong for a number of reasons. For example, after an…
Continue reading…Michigan School Bus Accident Kills One, Injures 5
MICHIGAN- Abc7chicago.com reports that an SUV crashed into a school bus on Interstate 94 in Michigan on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at about 10:20 a.m. There were no students on the school bus at the time of thecrash. The bus had a flat tire, and a tow truck was on the scene. The driver of…
Continue reading…Multi-Vehicle Collision Leads to Two Being Airlifted in Williamson County Illinois
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL- Bnd.com reports that a multi-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 13 was caused by a teen driver. The crash, which occurred at about 2:56 p.m. on May 28, 2018, involved a 2001 Dodge Caravan which was driven by Brayden A. Wallace, 17, of Harrisburg. The Caravan hit the back end of a 2006…
Continue reading…Traffic Accidents: What If You Are Pregnant at the Time of an Illinois Accident?
Throughout a pregnancy, a mother’s goal is to keep her baby safe. The foods she eats, the way she exercises, and the environments she puts herself in all have an impact on her growing child. Unfortunately, we cannot always control what happens in our daily lives, and pregnant women are injured in car accidents throughout…
Continue reading…The Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Chicago for Traffic Accidents
Chicago is one of the largest cities in the United States, trailing behind New York and Los Angeles. Chicago is the largest city in the state of Illinois, as well as the entire Midwest. The Chicago area is home to approximately 2.7 million residents. Hundreds of auto accidents happen in Chicago every single day, and…
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