COLDWATER, Michigan — An 86-year-old cyclist died in a collision with a motor vehicle. The tragic accident occurred on Wednesday, August 29, 2018,just before 6:00 a.m. according to WWMT.com. The investigating law enforcement officers have asked for the public’s help in coming forward with information about the crash which could assist with the officer’s investigation….
Continue reading…An explosion on Chicago’s South Side Seriously Injures Ten People
CHICAGO — An explosion at a South Side water treatment facility seriously injured ten people. The blast happened Thursday, August 30, 2018. Rubble buried two of the ten victims according to wgntv.com. Fortunately, none of the injuries were considered life-threading, andnone of the victims had to have limbs amputated. Notwithstanding, this was a traumatic event…
Continue reading…Pedestrian Accidents in Evanston Kill 1, Injure Another in Evanston, Illinois
EVANSTON, Illinois — One man is dead, andanother was seriousinjured in separate pedestrian accidents in Evanston on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, according to The Chicago Sun-Times. Police said the fatal crashwas a hit-and-run crash. The driver remained at the scene of the other pedestrian collision.* The evening of August 29 was a dangerous night to be…
Continue reading…Fatal Workplace Accident Reported in Joliet Township, Illinois
JOLIET TOWNSHIP, Illinois — WJOL.com is reporting that a man from Shorewood died in a tragic workplace accident. The cause of the accidentand the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) as well as troopers from the Illinois State Police. The worker died from an apparent head injury….
Continue reading…5-Year-Old Boy Killed by Vehicle in Carbondale, Illinois
CARBONDALE, IL- Kfvs12.com reports that a five-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle on North Wall Street in Carbondale, Illinois. The boy was pronounced dead at the site of the accident. According to officials, the boy walked or ran into the road and was hit by the front end of the vehicle. The…
Continue reading…Cubs Fan Hit by Loose Piece of Wrigley Field Scoring Board
CHICAGO, IL- Sports.yahoo.com reports that a piece of the Wrigley Field scoreboard fell and struck a fan on the head during Tuesday’s game. The 19-year-old fan was apparently wearing a bucket on his head when the debris fell down and struck him. While it was initially believed that a scoreboard tike had fallen onto the…
Continue reading…Is a Hotel Liable if a Guest is Raped in the State of Illinois?
IL- Eturbonews.com reports that a premises liability case involving a Holiday Innlocated in Skokie was reversedand remanded after the appellate court sided with the plaintiffs, and found that a rape that occurred on the hotel premises created liability for the defendant, Holiday Inn Chicago. On October 2, 2018, the plaintiff, Karla Gress was staying at…
Continue reading…Pedestrian Killed by Farm Equipment in Peoria County, Illinois
PEORIA COUNTY, IL- The pontiacdailyleader.com reports that a man was struck by a pickup truck that was hauling farming equipment on Saturday, July 28, 2018,just after 9 p.m. The accident took place near Cornell. The victim was 41-year-old Michael Garcia, of Cornell. Responders transported Garcia to OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center. Reports referred to…
Continue reading…5-Year-Old Girl Killed by Car in South Lawndale, Illinois
CHICAGO, IL- Abc7chicago.com reports that a 5-year-old girl was struck by a car and killed in South Lawndale on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The vehicle that struck the child was pulling into a driveway located at the 2600 block of South Karlov Avenue.* The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital whereshe was declared dead….
Continue reading…Missouri Duck Boat Accident Kills Illinois Woman
IL- The Chicago.suntimes.com reports that a woman from Illinois was killedin a tragic boat accident in Missouri that cost 17 people their lives. The victim from Illinois was identifiedas Leslie Dennison, 64. The victims ranged in age from one to 76. The accident happened on Thursday, July 19, 2018,at about 7 p.m. on Table Rock…
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