On March 27th, 2025, a crash between two vehicles in North Barrington injured all three occupants. A Ford van crossed the center lane on Route 59 and struck an approaching Subaru SUV head-on. Both drivers were hospitalized for their injuries. The passenger in the SUV sustained critical injuries. After over a week of fighting for her life, this victim died.
If a head-on car accident harms you, a personal injury claim could provide much-needed compensation. For fatal collisions, our skilled Cook County, IL, wrongful death lawyers can help you seek justice by fighting for the monetary compensation you deserve.
Are Head-On Collisions More Likely to Cause Serious Injuries and Fatalities?
In 2023, only 2,682 of the 299,133 accidents reported in Illinois were head-on collisions. Although these crashes accounted for less than one percent of total accidents, they caused 138 deaths, 1,242 injuries, and 321 incapacitating injuries. That same year, 72,706 rear-end collisions, representing almost 25 percent of state totals, caused only 97 deaths. How can that be?