Chicago, IL (June 9, 2024) – One person was airlifted to a Chicago hospital, and another person also sustained injuries in a two-vehicle crash that happened on June 7 in the Westchester Township area of Chicago, police reported.
The crash occurred at around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and Brummitt Road, according to a release from Sgt. Ben McFalls, public information officer for the Porter County Sheriff’s Department. The initial investigation and witness statements showed a 1994 Chevrolet sport utility vehicle was westbound on U.S. Highway 20 and approaching the intersection with Brummitt Road when it collided with a 2024 Honda CRV going southbound.
Shortly thereafter, the female passenger of the Chevrolet was airlifted to the University of Chicago Medical Center (UChicago Medicine) with serious injuries. The male driver of the Honda was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. However, the Porter County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident, and no further details were released.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones in hopes of their full recovery.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents in Illinois
Thousands of drivers are involved in major collisions and multi-vehicle incidents daily on Chicago’s and the country’s thoroughfares and expressways. A substantial fraction of these crashes fall under the category of normal fender-benders, which often cause only little property damage and minor injuries that may be rectified without much further action. However, too many accidents result in deaths or serious injuries because of another driver’s carelessness.
Fortunately, if another driver’s negligence resulted in your injuries in an automobile accident, you can seek monetary compensation and restitution. In a car accident in Illinois, accident victims must see an attorney immediately. After an accident, the knowledgeable and caring Chicago car accident lawyers at The Romaker Law Firm can address any questions. Do not wait to pursue the compensation to which you are entitled if another driver’s carelessness resulted in your injury or the death of a loved one in an avoidable auto accident.
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