Illinois gets a lot of snow and ice each winter, causing numerous vehicle accidents throughout the state every year. Although the safest thing to do is stay home during a winter storm, some people do not have that option and must take to the roads for work or some...
The decision to drink and drive is never a good one. Each year, hundreds of accidents in Illinois are caused by intoxicated drivers, many of which cause serious or fatal injuries to the other drivers and their passengers. One such accident occurred recently in Racine...
Distracted driving can take many forms, but the ubiquitous use of cellphones has increased the number of vehicle accidents caused by drivers not paying attention to the road in Illinois and throughout the nation. When drivers are focusing on reading and responding to...
Sometimes, people in Illinois try to elude arrest for an alleged crime by fleeing from the police. When fleeing in their cars, people typically try to get away from authorities by speeding and driving recklessly with wanton disregard for their own safety and the...
Some young drivers in Illinois may abuse their newfound freedom and do things on the road that put themselves and others in danger. Other times, they may cause an accident due to a moment of inattention. Whatever the case, a teenager recently caused an accident with...
Drivers in Illinois run the risk of becoming involved in an accident every time they hit the road. One of the most devastating types of vehicle accidents is a head-on collision, and it can cause serious and even fatal injuries to those involved. Such seems to be the...
Many young people in Illinois anticipate their first days of high school. A rite of passage for many youths, the event is supposed to usher in a new and exciting chapter in their lives. Sadly, one boy who was just beginning high school lost his life after being struck...
One of the greatest threats when driving on two-lane roads in Illinois or anywhere else is the potential for becoming involved in a head-on accident. Any number of reasons can cause a driver to drift over the centerline and collide with another vehicle coming from the...
Drivers in Illinois who fail to adhere to traffic lights or signs can cause serious accidents on the road. Sometimes, these accidents cause fatal injuries. Such an accident occurred recently in Monmouth. Accident details Around 3:12 p.m. on Monday, July 11, a...
Many people throughout Illinois celebrated the recent July Fourth holiday. As part of their celebrations, some people likely consumed alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, one woman who chose to drive after consuming alcohol apparently caused a crash that injured a...
