There was a fatal rollover car accident Saturday night (December 26, 2015) in Lockport Township. The driver of the car was later charged with DUI. According to the Will County Coroner’s Office and the Illinois State Police (ISP), the crash happened at approximately 7:30 p.m. The car, with a driver and a passenger, was reported …
There was a Will County car accident Wednesday (December 23, 2015) in which a car went into the DuPage River in Channahon. According to Channahon Police, they were alerted to the accident at approximately 11:00 a.m. The car went off the roadway near Shepley Road and Canal Road after the driver thought she saw boulders …
Car and vehicle accidents have the potential to cause many types of accident injuries. Among these injuries are those to the head, neck and spinal column. These injuries can be caused by any number of factors, including “whiplash.” A Will County car accident today (December 18, 2015) resulted in an injury in which one person …
One of the potential hazards that motorists face is that of traffic hazards. These traffic hazards include any number of potential conditions, including large potholes. Large potholes can not only damage the tires and rims of vehicles if they are hit, but also, in some cases, cause a loss of control of the vehicle, which …
A number of truck accidents have occurred in Will County over the last few days. As seen in various news sources, these accidents are being attributed to various factors, including a truck driver driving too fast for conditions and a truck’s cargo being not distributed properly. One accident is discussed in the December 2, 2015 …
On December 1, 2015, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) issued a press release titled “‘Winter Weather – Get It Together’.” (pdf) This press release discusses safety tips and recommended actions to take in response to impending winter weather and the adverse driving conditions that will arise. Two excerpts from the release: “With temperatures dropping …
