Will County, IL (December 23, 2024) – Illinois State Police troopers said that an ISP trooper was hit and killed in the southwest suburbs on Monday, December 23.
The crash happened at around 9:45 p.m. on the southbound lanes of I-55 near Blodgett Road in the Channahon area. Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, 35, was removing debris from the highway when he was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado truck, ISP said. Trooper Carns was rushed to a hospital in Joliet, where he died from his injuries.
The driver of the Chevrolet was identified as John Fleet of Wilmington, according to ISP. Flee remained on the scene. The driver is now facing a Scott’s Law charge and multiple Illinois Vehicle Code citations by the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office. Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing, but no other information has been released.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family.
Pedestrian Accidents in Chicago
Although Chicago is one of the few completely walkable metropolitan areas in the United States, traffic analysts say that the number of pedestrians who have been killed in traffic incidents over the past year has reached its greatest level in the preceding half-century. And according to preliminary data that local authorities have collected, the rate of these incidents is only increasing.
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 Chicago pedestrian accident attorney 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 Stokie-area auto accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm today. For more than 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 car accident lawyer in Will County at 312-377-7000 to learn more about your options and how to move forward after a major accident has affected you and yours.
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