Chicago, IL (November 9, 2024) – A woman was critically injured after a head-on crash on the city’s North Side, police said early Saturday morning, November 9.
The crash happened on Saturday at 12:50 a.m. in the 2600 block of North Ashland Avenue, according to CPD. A 21-year-old woman was driving a white sedan northbound when police said she crashed into a silver sedan headed southbound. The 21-year-old suffered several cuts to the head and a leg injury, she was taken to the hospital in good condition. Meanwhile, a front seat passenger in one of the cars, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a fracture. She was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
A third passenger of the white sedan was hurt but refused medical treatment. The crash investigation is in its initial stages, however, and no further information is available at this time. Witnesses were asked to come forward in the meantime.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.
Serious Car Accidents in Illinois
Although Chicago is one of our country’s few truly walkable metropolises, pedestrians continue to encounter danger on its thoroughfares. Based on preliminary data, local authorities estimate that the number of pedestrian fatalities in traffic collisions over the past year may have peaked at its highest level in half a century.
Unfortunately, nearly 200 pedestrians died in recent vehicle collisions, representing an increase of more than 20% compared to the previous year. And notably, 40% of fatal pedestrian collisions were caused by hit-and-runs. In comparison, 80% of severe and fatal pedestrian incidents transpired in Chicago alone, near an intersection of 125 feet or less. Of course, victims must obtain immediate legal counsel from a qualified Chicagoland car accident lawyer if they or a family member has been injured in a collision.
The Romaker Law Firm’s staff is prepared to advocate for justice for you and your family after a pedestrian collision. Insurance companies will attempt to minimize the amount of money you are owed by capitalizing on your crash. Fortunately, you can schedule a free consultation with our Sullivan-area auto accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm 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 experienced car accident lawyers in Chicagoland at 312-377-7000 to learn more about your options and how to move forward with your life after a major accident has affected you and yours.
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