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Hit-and-Run Accidents Can Cause a Lot of Emotional Trauma
When people hear of a person being involved in a hit-and-run accident, they may automatically think about the person’s possible broken bones, bruises, cuts, and other physical injuries. While a lot of hit-and-run victims do experience these painful physical injuries, they also suffer from emotional and psychological trauma, which is less talked about. The memories…
Read MoreDeadly Hit-and-Run on Lake Street Proves Suburbs Are Dangerous, Too
On Saturday night at around 7:00pm, a man named Benjamin A. Jorgenson was fatally struck by two vehicles while he tried to cross Lake Street in Bartlett. Both drivers left the scene. An investigation is ongoing, but ABC 7 reports that some debris from the deadly collision may indicate what types of vehicles they were:…
Read MoreAnother Hit-and-Run Marks Chicago’s 4th Fatality This Year
On Tuesday, January 10th, a black sedan was traveling westbound in East Garfield Park around 10:45 p.m. when they hit a pedestrian attempting to cross the street. This area of West Lake Street is known for their “L” shaped pillars. However, those famous pillars are also known to cause decreased visibility for both drivers and…
Read MoreA Baby’s Life Is on the Line After Last Night’s Hit-and-Run in River North
On Wednesday night, a Chevy sedan hit a Toyota Prius while traveling down Ontario. It careened off the Prius and hit four pedestrians standing on the corner of Ontario and Wabash. All four pedestrians, and the driver and passenger in the Prius, were injured, and the three people in the Chevy – a driver and…
Read MoreWill Insurance Cover the Costs of My Hit-and-Run Injuries?
A hit-and-run is a collision where one driver leaves the scene before police arrive. The risk of this type of accident is one reason Illinois drivers are required to maintain certain minimum limits of liability insurance. The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that a hit-and-run accident occurs every minute in the United States. What are…
Read MoreJournalist, Activist Hannah Hayes Dies in Hit-and-Run
Hannah Hayes – a local activist and political journalist – has been identified as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run last week. ABC 7 News reports that the fatal crash happened when a silver 2012 Lexus blew a stop sign at Drexel Blvd and hit Hayes’ car. Police have released pictures of the suspects, but…
Read MoreDo Insurance Companies Cover Hit-and-Run Accidents?
Chicago is a dangerous place when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. With bumper-to-bumper traffic, bicyclists swerving in and out of lanes, and pedestrians crossing busy intersections, it is understandable that these sorts of accidents would be common. But in the last couple of years, the rate of hit-and-run accidents has skyrocketed, leaving hundreds of…
Read MoreA Deadly Hit-and-Run Near Pullman Park Leaves a Community Reeling
A late-night hit-and-run crash on the 11100-block of South Cottage Grove Avenue has left a community in despair. Adelbert Wilson and “Apostle” Dr. Yvonne Lee-Wilson were killed after being hit by another vehicle on Monday night. Lee-Wilson led the Body of Christ Deliverance Ministries. The force of the impact was enough to roll the Wilsons’…
Read MoreA 37-Year-Old Woman Was Killed in a Hit-and-Run. Let’s Get Her Justice
This weekend, a woman named Angel Thomas crossed the street in the 4300 block of West Jackson Boulevard. She was planning on visiting a friend in some free time she had before a party to celebrate her daughter’s 14th birthday; she was planning a surprise party. Her brother was right behind her. As she went…
Read MoreA Tragic, Deadly Hit-And-Run in Aurora Leaves a Family Grieving
Early Sunday morning, a 59-year-old man was hit by a pickup truck and left injured in the street. The victim was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries, which were critical. According to ABC 7 News, police have video of the pickup truck leaving the scene; it was captured on city cameras.…
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