Chicago Crash Reports

Runner hospitalized after getting hit by off-duty Chicago Police officer near Butler Field

CHICAGO, IL – A man was hospitalized after he ran across South DuSable Lake Shore Drive and was hit by a car Wednesday.  The collision occurred around 11:30 pm, ABC 7 Chicago revealed. The driver who hit the pedestrian was identified as an off-duty Chicago officer. However, Chicago Police declined to release the driver’s name.  The pedestrian is expected to survive. Chicago Police said the driver tried to stop but could not avoid hitting the man. The off-duty officer will not be charged.  If you had a loved one injured by another person or entity, you would want to get

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Two injured, one dead after three-vehicle crash on I-57 in Markham

MARKHAM IL – One was left dead, and two were hospitalized for injuries after a three-car crash on I-57 around 11 pm Sunday in Markham.  The collision occurred near Pulaski Road, CBS Chicago reported.  At the time of reporting, the southbound lanes of I-57 were closed but have reopened since.  No further details are available.  Before you file a claim with your insurance company, you will want to get a copy of your Illinois accident report. Why? This is because your report can be used by your insurance company to investigate the details of your crash and even used to

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Three injured in hit-and-run crash in South Side Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – A hit-and-run collision left three people injured on 86th Street in Chicago Wednesday.  A Chevy Equinox overturned after getting hit by a Chevy Trailblazer, ABC 7 Chicago.  The Trailblazer driver immediately drove away.  Police were looking for the vehicle and driver.  Two teenage boys and a 21-year-old man were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries.  Were you injured in a car crash caused by someone else? If so, a copy of your Illinois accident report can make it easier to file a claim with your insurance company or seek a case in the court system. Contact a team member

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One dead, another seriously injured from crash in Bronzeville

CHICAGO, IL – One suffered life-threatening injuries, and another died in the Bronzeville district Saturday.  CBS Chicago said the crash happened before 2 am at the 5100 block of South State Street. A pickup truck driver drove through a red light and hit a driver of a white SUV.  The pickup truck driver, an 18-year-old man, was unharmed.  Two people from the SUV were transported to a hospital. One is in critical condition, and the other person, a 46-year-old woman, succumbed to her injuries and died.  Were you involved in a car accident that claimed the life of a person?

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Two left dead from head-on crash in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – Two lives were claimed in a head-on crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Sunday.  The collision happened before 2:30 am, CBS News said. For reasons unknown, a white sedan was going in the wrong direction and collided head-on with a silver sedan. As a result, the sedan caught fire.  Both drivers succumbed to their injuries and died.  No further details about Monday’s crash are available.  Did you lose a loved one to a car crash? If so, one of the most important steps you can take after a car accident is to get a copy of your

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Chicago man left dead after getting hit by car

CHICAGO, IL – A man’s life was claimed after getting hit by a car in the West Loop district Sunday, CBS News reported.  The collision happened before 5:30 am on North Ogden Avenue. A dark-colored car hit a pedestrian.  The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. Police identified him as Enrique Martinez, 22, of Chicago.  No injuries and arrests were reported for the driver.  The crash is under investigation.  Were you the victim of a pedestrian crash? If so, before you file a claim with your insurance company or seek legal action, you should secure a

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Two people injured after car crashes into Chicago home

CHICAGO, IL – Two people were injured after a car crashed into their home Saturday night in Chicago, ABC 7 Chicago reported.  The collision happened at West 94th Street and South Normal Avenue. It is unclear why the car slammed into the home.  No additional details about Saturday’s crash have been released.  While it is understandable that all you want to do is recover from a car accident, you will want to get a copy of your official Illinois accident report as soon as possible. This document will act as evidence for your insurance company to determine your settlement or

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Girl, 17, suffers life-threatening injuries from single-vehicle crash in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – A single-vehicle crash that happened Monday left a 17-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries, CBS Chicago reported.  The collision occurred in the Lakeview district at the 2800 block of North Ashland Avenue around 12 am. For some unknown reason, the girl lost control of her car and steered off course. Her vehicle went over a curb and slammed into a tree.  She was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital and remained in critical condition.  Your Illinois accident report will be used as evidence by your insurance company to adjust your premium rates and figure out your settlement. That is

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SUV crashes into Burr Ridge home, 2 suffer life-threatening injuries

BURR RIDGE, IL – Two people suffered life-threatening injuries after an SUV crashed into a Burr Ridge home Wednesday evening, FOX News reported.  The collision happened on Heather Drive. For some unknown reason, the SUV driver traveled off course and crashed into the home. As a result, the man was trapped and could escape thanks to aiding from Crystal Lake Fire and Rescue.  The home resident and driver were both airlifted to hospitals.  In this ongoing investigation, police have not released the victims’ names.  If you were involved in an Illinois car wreck, now would be a good time to

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Three injured, one dead from Chicago crash

CHICAGO, IL – A car crash claimed one man’s life and injured three around 11:50 pm Thursday, ABC 7 Chicago reported.  The collision happened on Hollywood Avenue. A Toyota RAV 4 was struck by a black SUV.  According to Chicago Police, the black SUV was speeding, which could be considered a major factor in Thursday’s crash.  The RAV 4 driver suffered unspecified injuries and was transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center.  Two people, the driver and a passenger from the Sedan sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized at Saint Francis Hospital. The other Sedan passenger, however, died at the scene. 

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