Truck Accidents

Truck driver cited in fatal collision with Joliet motorcyclist

Truck driver cited in fatal collision with Joliet motorcyclist

May 12, 2020

A 47-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident with a semi-tractor trailer in Joliet, Illinois. The Joliet Police Department said the incident took place near Millsdale Road and CenterPoint Way. The motorcyclist was identified as Willie J.…

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Pedestrian dies after being struck by dump truck in crosswalk

Pedestrian dies after being struck by dump truck in crosswalk

November 28, 2019

A pedestrian who was crossing a street was killed after being hit by a dump truck in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The truck accident occurred at 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dickens Avenue…

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Illinois trooper injured in truck accident while on duty

Illinois trooper injured in truck accident while on duty

April 9, 2019

An Illinois State Police trooper suffered serious injuries after being hit by a passing tractor-trailer during a nighttime collision near Collinsville, Illinois. He had been investigating an earlier crash on northbound Interstate 55 in which a…

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What to do immediately after a truck accident

What to do immediately after a truck accident

December 7, 2018

Being involved in a truck accident can be a frightening experience. While it may be difficult to remain calm and think straight in the aftermath of a crash, there are several key steps you should remember…

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Truck driver faces multiple charges in fatal I-55 collision

June 15, 2018

A Colorado truck driver was charged with eight counts of aggravated reckless driving and four counts of reckless homicide in a crash that involved seven vehicles. Four people died in the accident, while 11 others suffered…

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Authorities probe elderly bicyclist’s death in truck accident

April 30, 2018

An 85-year-old man died from a truck collision while he was riding his bicycle in Mundelein, Illinois. Authorities are investigating the accident to determine whether charges should be filed against the truck driver. Ginzaburo Suzue was…

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Truck driver killed in I-294 crash exhibited unusual behavior

March 28, 2018

A 46-year-old man died after being hit by two trucks on Interstate 294. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Paul M. Jehlik of Glen Ellyn was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck on northbound…

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Four killed in truck accident on Illinois interstate

February 2, 2018

Four women were killed after a tractor-trailer rammed into seven vehicles on Interstate-55 in Illinois. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 20. Twelve other people were injured in the accident. Illinois police identified the…

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