Accidents that occured in Illinois or impacted Illinois residents.
A wild shootout in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood over a stolen car ends in a violent crash. The car owner and the people inside exchanged gunfire before the men fled and crashed into a nearby T-Mobile. One person was critically injured and another hospitalized. Police are investigating the incident.
A Lockport woman was cited for DUI after crashing into the storefront of a downtown Manhattan bar. The crash happened just before 1:30 a.m. at Midtown Bar and Grill. The driver, Tatiana Esparza, 31, has been cited for driving under the influence.
A 55-year-old Lena woman named Wendy Williams died in a car crash in Dakota, Illinois. The crash occurred on Monday when Williams' vehicle crossed the center line and hit a Honda Pilot. The driver of the Honda Pilot was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition, while a passenger in the Honda Pilot received minor injuries.
A fully engulfed fire involving a car-hauler semitruck on I-294 has led to rush hour lane closures near LaGrange, Illinois. The crash that caused the fire involved two commercial vehicles, with no injuries being reported at this time. All lanes were reopened at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Several lanes on the Stevenson Expressway near Midway Airport are back open after being closed for more than six hours following a fatal overnight crash. The crash, which involved a white car and a semi truck, occurred in the 2 a.m. hour on I-55 outbound at Central. At least one person was killed.
A car crash involving a dump truck and car in Elk Grove Village has reportedly resulted in injuries. Firefighters and paramedics are at the scene. Check back for updates.
A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after a crash near McHenry. Family members say he has a long road ahead. The crash occurred at Miller Road and Spring Grove Road in unincorporated McHenry. Two vehicles were involved, and several people were injured.
A pedestrian was hit and seriously injured by a vehicle in Chicago's West Side. The incident occurred on Saturday night. Police are searching for the driver.
A crash closed Illinois Route 159 at Seiler Road in Madison County. One victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The road has been closed for hours as police investigate the crash.
A car and truck collided in Batavia, IL, resulting in a diesel spill. The driver of the Pontiac and the Mack driver sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning.