Eagle Township, IL (February 2, 2025) – A two-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon, February 1, near Streator sent at least two motorists to the hospital.

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office reported Sunday morning that deputies were dispatched at 4:15 p.m. Saturday to Route 19 and East 15th Road in Eagle Township, west of Streator.

Reading, Lostant, and Streator EMS both responded to the scene and took multiple victims to OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa and to OSF Center for Health in Streator. A full report is pending, but deputies said one driver was cited. However, officers were still investigating the incident at this time.

Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones.

Multi-Vehicle Accidents in Illinois

Every day, thousands of cars are involved in major collisions and multi-vehicle incidents on Chicago’s and the country’s thoroughfares and expressways. A significant 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 fixed without further action. However, far too many accidents result in deaths or serious injuries because of the carelessness of another driver.

Fortunately, if another driver’s negligence resulted in your injuries in an automobile accident, you can seek monetary compensation and restitution. In the event of a car accident in Illinois, accident victims need to see an attorney immediately.

After an accident, the knowledgeable and caring personal injury lawyers at The Romaker Law Firm in the Chicago region can address any questions you may have. 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.

Make an appointment for a free consultation with our Eagle Township car accident lawyers at the Romaker Law Firm. For more than twenty years, we have been helping residents of Chicago and the state of Illinois get the fair compensation they need to replace their losses after an accident.

Don’t hesitate to call our car accident lawyer in Eagle Township at 312-377-7000 to learn how to move forward after an auto accident that’s occurred through no fault of your own. You and your family deserve justice after a crash has turned your lives upside-down.

 

 

 

 

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