Two killed in separate fatal Chicago car accidents spotlight dangers for Illinois drivers
Witnesses to the I-80 crash that ended in fire and left one dead on Sunday say the fatal Chicago car accident happened when a black F350 swerved and struck a green Chevy Malibu forcing it from the highway. The truck then became airborne, jumping a three-foot divider before striking another pickup head-on, the Chicago Tribune reports.
As it came to rest in a ditch alongside I-80, the Malibu burst into flames. Witnesses attempted to reach the 20-year-old driver, but were unsuccessful. The accident closed I-80 in both directions for several hours.
The Herald-News reported that the 59-year-old driver of the black F350 was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and arrested for aggravated DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage and failing to wear a seatbelt.
In a separate accident, the Chicago Examiner reported that a 23-year-old Carpentersville man was charged late Sunday with leaving the scene of a fatal West Chicago car accident. The driver was traveling with five other men when he ran a stop sign and struck a car driven by a 27-year-old Schaumburg man who later died. Law enforcement awaits results of a toxicology report to determine whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.
According to a survey done by the National Highway Traffic Administration, three out of ten Americans are involved, at least once, in an alcohol-related car accident during their lifetime.
If you have been injured or someone you know has been injured or killed in Chicago car accident, contacting the VanPopering Law Offices for a free consultation is a good first step toward protecting your rights. Our lawyers understand that medical bills need to paid, cars need to be replaced or repaired, and time lost from work means financial loss. To schedule an appointment, contact us online or call us at 1-800-S.O.S. HURT (1-800-767-4878) to discuss any auto claims arising in Aurora, Joliet, Rockford, Chicago and anywhere in between.
