Car Crash in Niles Leaves Home Damaged
A car struck a home in Niles, causing a gas leak. One person was hospitalized.
Illinois Accidents
Accidents that occured in Illinois or impacted Illinois residents.
John Doe Among Victims in Multiple Car Crash near Dupo
One person was ejected from a car in a five-car crash on I-255 near Dupo, Illinois. The ejected person suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. Two others with non-life-threatening injuries were taken by ambulances to a hospital.
Three Adults Among Seven Injured in Woodstock Car Crash
Seven people were injured in a two-car accident on Route 14 in Woodstock. Three adults were airlifted to the hospital in serious to critical condition. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.
High-Speed Crash in Chicago's West Lawn Neighborhood Leaves One in Critical Condition
A high-speed crash in front of a 7-11 convenience store in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood left at least one person in critical condition and two vehicles mangled and crushed. The crash occurred at 4:44 a.m. when a Ford Mustang, driven by a 25-year-male, struck a Toyota SUV. The driver of the Mustang fled the scene but was located several blocks away and transported to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries.
Driver of the Toyota critically injured in high-speed crash on Southwest Side
A high-speed crash on the Southwest Side of Chicago left the driver of a Toyota SUV critically injured. The crash occurred early Friday morning when a Ford Mustang driven by a 25-year-old man collided with the Toyota SUV. The driver of the Mustang fled the scene on foot.
Driver killed in hit-and-run involving semi-truck on I-55 in Bolingbrook
A pedestrian was killed and another seriously injured in a hit-and-run involving a semi-truck on I-55 in Bolingbrook, blocking traffic Friday morning. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and the passenger was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Traffic was diverted off the interstate for hours as witnesses stopped on the shoulder to speak with troopers.
Fatal Crash in Energy, Illinois Claims Life of Ciara Corbitt
A fatal crash involving an SUV and a semi truck in Energy, Illinois claimed the life of Ciara Corbitt. The crash occurred on June 21 and closed both northbound lanes of Route 148 for about 3 hours. The Energy Police Department handled the investigation with assistance from several other agencies.
Semi-Truck Crash and Fire Blocks Northbound Lanes of I-57 near Tuscola
Northbound lanes of Interstate 57 are blocked near Tuscola after a semi-truck crashed and caught fire. There are no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities.
Hit-and-Run Injures Four Fans on Their Way to White Sox Game
A car plowed into four people who were on their way to the White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field in a hit-and-run Tuesday evening. Four suspects were apprehended, and also hospitalized, when the car crashed into a median wall on the Dan Ryan Expressway soon afterward.
1 killed, 3 injured in shooting and crash on Chicago's South Side
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting and crash on the South Side of Chicago. Four firearms were recovered from the scene and no one is currently in custody.