Fatal Pedestrian Accident In New Lenox, Illinois

There was a fatal Will County pedestrian accident Friday morning (February 13, 2015) on U.S. 30 in New Lenox.

According to New Lenox Police, the accident happened shortly after 10:00 a.m., as a teenager was attempting to cross U.S. 30 in front of Lincoln-Way Central High School.

As he was attempting to cross the roadway, he stopped on the concrete median between the lanes of traffic. At that point, it is not exactly known what caused him to cross into the path of a westbound semi truck, which then struck him.

The teenager, a student at Lincoln-Way Central High School, was identified as Dylan Wischover, 17, of Manhattan. He was transported to Silver Cross Hospital for treatment of accident injuries, and according to the Will County Coroner’s Office he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

The driver of the semi was not cited or charged in the accident.

Additional details and possible updates regarding this fatal Will County pedestrian accident can be seen in the February 13, 2015 Chicago Tribune article titled “Lincoln-Way Central Student remembered as well-liked, ‘wonderful’” as well as the February 13 abc7chicago.com article titled “Dylan Wischover, Lincoln-Way Central HS student, fatally struck by semi outside school.” Both articles also contain remembrances.

I-80 Crash Involving Semi In Mokena, Illinois

There was a crash on Interstate 80 (I-80) in Mokena Sunday morning, February 1, 2015. The crash involved a semi truck and Jeep Cherokee.

According to the Illinois State Police (ISP) the accident happened on eastbound I-80 just east of Interstate 355.

Details regarding the cause of the crash have yet to be provided.

As a result of the accident, two people were taken to hospitals for treatment of accident injuries which were considered to be non-life-threatening in nature.

Additional details and possible updates regarding this Will County crash can be seen in a variety of media sources, including the February 1, 2015 myfoxchicago.com article titled “Lanes reopened after crash on I-80 in Mokena” as well as the February 1 Mokena Patch article titled “2 Injured in Semi Crash on I-80 Sunday.”

Warnings Concerning Will County Driving Conditions

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has issued a news release (“Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds to Create Hazardous Conditions Tonight and Super Bowl Sunday”) on January 31, 2015 regarding expected hazardous road conditions caused by high anticipated snowfall, including blizzard conditions. While heavy snowfall is expected throughout Illinois, the highest level of snow should fall in the Chicago area, including Will County.

A few excerpts from the release:

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that a winter storm anticipated to deliver heavy snowfall, strong winds and the potential for blowing and drifting snow will create hazardous driving conditions tonight and Sunday. Motorists should be alert for slick roadways, take extra precautions when driving and consider traveling only if it is necessary.

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National Weather Service forecasters are predicting 8 to 10 inches of snow across much of northern Illinois starting tonight and into Sunday, with 10 to 14 inches in the Chicago area, 3 to 6 inches in the central part of the state and 2 inches or less in southern Illinois. Gusty northeast windsSundayafternoon and evening could produce blowing and drifting snow, significantly reducing visibility. Throughout the day today, IDOT has been pretreating bridge decks and elevated driving surfaces that are susceptible to icing.

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To ensure the safety of the motoring public, IDOT will have more than 1,700 trucks and 3,700 employees statewide ready to fight snow and ice. Motorists should expect travel times that are much longer than usual. Also, don’t crowd the plows. Make sure to give plows plenty of room to work. You might see them, but the plow drivers might not see you.
Illinois State Police are asking motorists to plan accordingly and make safety a priority by driving at a safe speed, allowing plenty of distance from other vehicles to safely maneuver, ensuring vehicle lights are functioning properly, watching for snow removal equipment, and exiting the road to a safe location if driving conditions become too hazardous.

The news release also contains additional recommended safety tips, including a warning concerning “black ice.”

Additional details can be seen in the IDOT news release mentioned above, and details regarding the anticipated snowstorm, including blizzard and potential “whiteout” conditions, can be seen in the February 1 Chicago Tribune article titled “Blizzard warning expected for Chicago area; Hundreds of flights canceled” as well as the Joliet Patch article of February 1, 2015 titled “‘Extraordinary Dangerous’ Travel Conditions as Blizzard Warning Issued for Chicago Area.”