Chicago, IL (July 17, 2024) – The north suburbs saw traffic delays on Wednesday morning on the Edens Expressway after a major truck crash, per local authorities.
A semi and a car crashed around 5:30 a.m. on the outbound lanes of I-94 between Golf Road and Old Orchard Road, according to Illinois State Police. As a result of the crash, the semi overturned on the expressway. All lanes were shut down around 6:00 a.m. However, law enforcement was allowing traffic to move along on the shoulder.
Authorities added that all traffic was being diverted off I-94 at Old Orchard while crews worked to remove the truck from the highway around 7:00 a.m. Per local news footage, EMTs assessed and transported at least one person to a nearby hospital. No new information has been disclosed at this time; that said, an investigation continues at this time.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Chicago
Recent data from the Illinois Department of Transportation revealed that tractor-trailers were involved in approximately 11,800 collisions, of which 80 were fatal. Big rig accidents involving large trucks have a higher fatality rate than collisions involving conventional passenger vehicles, according to statistics.
Determining the cause is the initial stage in identifying potential faults for these crashes, which could involve multiple parties. To ascertain the various factors leading to a truck accident in Illinois, investigators might consult evidence such as the black box of the vehicle or the cell phone records of the driver. Frequent causes of these semi-truck collisions include but are not limited to the following:
- Truck driver carelessness or error
- Violations of commercial transportation regulations
- Loading or securing cargo improperly
- Equipment malfunction
- Poor vehicle maintenance
Regardless of the cause behind your Chicago-area truck accident, you need a legal team you can rely on to secure justice. For a free consultation to review your options after a crash, contact the accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm, located in the Chicago area, today. For over two decades, we have assisted Illinois state citizens and Chicago residents in obtaining the just compensation they require to cover their losses following a collision. Contact our truck accident lawyers in Chicago at 312-377-7000 to learn more about how to move forward after an accident that’s occurred through no fault of your own. You and your family deserve justice after a crash has left you with injuries and other serious damages.
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