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Car Accidents

• Illinois Car Accident Injured Two, Involved IDOT Truck and Worker

  As an Illinois Department of Transportation truck attempted to retrieve a car involved in an earlier accident another vehicle struck the IDOT truck.  The truck was blocking a lane of traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway as it worked to collect the vehicle.

  According to Illinois State Police the IDOT worker, or "minuteman", sustained minor injuries.  The driver of the car was more seriously hurt, though his injuries were said to be non life-threatening.   

  Police believe that the Chicago accident will "most likely" lead to the arrest of the injured driver.  The driver who caused the accident is believed to have been impaired at the time.  Investigation by the Illinois State Police is ongoing.

  The injured IDOT worker is part of the Emergency Traffic Patrol program.  The program dispatches teams of emergency workers and drivers to help clear traffic accidents, potential safety problems caused by accidents, disabled vehicles or hazardous debris on busy sections of Illinois interstates.

  First responders such as IDOT workers and minutemen, police officers, EMT's and firefighters are often at risk as they respond to accidents.

  The Chicago injury attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that those injured in the accident recover fully and quickly from their injuries.

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• Children Injured in Madison Accident, Driver Arrested for OWI

  Police say that 36-year-old Latara T. Freeman of Madison, WI was driving under the influence when she caused an auto accident.  The accident occurred at the intersection of Prairie Road and Raymond Road.  Freeman was traveling at a high rate of speed when she approached the intersection.  She then ran the stop sign, causing a vehicle to slam into her van.

  The accident in Madison caused extensive damage to both vehicles.  At the time of the accident there were seven passengers in Freeman's van.  Three of the passengers were children under the age of seven.  None of the passengers were wearing seat belts.

  Six of the passengers were taken to a local hospital to be treated for non life threatening injuries.  All of the children have been released to a relative.  The occupants of the other vehicle escaped without injury.

  It was determined that Freeman was under the influence at the time of the accident.  She is currently being housed in the Dane County Jail.  She is facing a felony charge of OWI causing injury, among other charges. 

  In Wisconsin alone thousands of people are injured each year at the hands of drunk drivers. 

   

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that all injured parties quickly recover from their injuries.

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• Multiple Vehicle Accident in Peoria, IL Attributed to Icy Roads

  During what was hopefully the final winter storm of the season, icy conditions contributed to a three-car crash on 1-74 through East Peoria, Illinois.  The drivers of the vehicles were approaching an earlier accident when they collided.  The second accident sent three people to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

  This accident occurred when drivers attempted to slow down and maneuver around the first accident.  The result was a multiple car chain reaction.  One driver was unable to avoid rear-ending the car in front of him.  Upon impact this car was forced into the car in front of it.

  The original accident was also caused, in part, by the icy roads and blowing snow.  Unfortunately these two accidents were not the only crashes that day.

  State Police Captain Dean Kennedy reported that there were six collisions in the district between 6 and 9:30 a.m.  The bulk of these accidents occurred on interstates 74 and 39.  Icy roads and blowing snow were listed as contributing factors in every accident. 

  According to Capt. Kennedy seven other vehicles skid off the roadway during the same time frame.  These vehicles were undamaged and no injuries were reported.

   

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that all of those injured during the accident in Peoria make a full and speedy recovery.

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• Milwaukee Hit and Run Accident Injures Firefighter

  A man, who ignored police barricades, entered the scene of an accident and hit a firefighter has been arrested.

  The suspect, whose name was not yet available, was arrested when police used his license plate information to track him to his home.

  The 37-year-old from Pewaukee drove through a barricade and into the scene of an accident in Milwaukee.  He then proceeded through the scene, despite shouts and orders from police and other emergency workers.  According to Lieutenant Charles Stamschror the suspect completely ignored firefighter's orders. 

  "When we stopped him and asked him to back up, he put it in gear and plowed into my driver," said Lt. Stamschror. "It put him right on the hood of the car.  He ran my fire fighter over."

   Crews from Engine 18 were attempting to treat the injured accident victims when the man entered the scene.  Linda Brazil was involved in the original accident and was sitting in her car when the hit and run occurred. 

  "I was glad I wasn't in his way," said Brazil, "because he was driving very fast."

  The injured firefighter was treated and released for injuries stemming from the crash.

   

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham send our best wishes to the injured firefighter.  We hope that he makes a full and speedy recovery.

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• Bus Accident Injured Many, Damaged Milwaukee Motorcycle Headquarters

  Reports indicate that a Milwaukee County Transit System bus was traveling east on Highland Ave. when a van cut it off, causing the driver to swerve to avoid the van.  This caused the bus to crash into a tree and the gate at the Harley-Davidson headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

  The van reportedly hit a tree as well.

  Witnesses say that the bus crash caused major damage to both the front of the bus and a wall and iron gate at Harley-Davidson's headquarters.  The impact caused bricks from the wall to be thrown 50 feet into the motorcycle dealers' parking lot. 

  At least twenty people were injured.  Some were taken to area hospitals.  The youngest accident victim was a three-year-old child.  Another of the injured, 16-year-old daughter of local resident David Sheriff, had her hand injured in the crash.  Sheriff was thankful that his daughter got out of the accident without major injures.

  "I thank God that it was just her hand," Sheriff said. 

  In addition to the injuries sustained by those riding the bus some of the occupants of the van were injured.  No update on the status of the injured parties is currently available.

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that all of the accident victims make quick and complete recoveries.

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• Drunk Driver Passes Bus, Hits Moving Train

  21-year-old Lavell Robinson was driving south on Calumet Avenue when he drove around a bus and toward the railroad tracks.  The bus was stopped and the gates were down.  However, Robinson drove onto the sidewalk and around the bus.  While attempting to beat the train he drove into the engine of the oncoming train. 

  Police say that if Robinson would have been going any faster his car would have been cut in half. 

  After hitting the train Robinson left the scene of the accident and ran. Police found him and took him to Saint Margaret Mercy Hospital in Hammond.  Robinson was treated for his injures and is now being held by Hammond Police for failure to stay at the scene of an injury accident, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and reckless driving.

  Robinson's blood draw revealed a 0.17 percent blood-alcohol level.

   

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham are glad to hear that aside from the driver no one was injured in the accident. 

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• Accident in Illinois Sends Six to Hospital- DUI Charges Pending

  The driver of a van was exiting the Eisenhower Expressway when the van crashed, flipping over and coming to rest on the ramp.  Six people were injured in the accident.  The driver and one passenger got out after the crash and ran from the scene.  Police apprehended them shortly after.

  Six passengers were taken to area hospitals.  Three of the injured passengers were listed in serious to critical condition.  Three others were treated for minor injuries.

  The 19-year-old driver is facing multiple charges to include one DUI charge and two charges of child endangerment.  The child endangerment charges stem from the fact that two of the passengers were minors.  According to Illinois State Police District Chicago Trooper Ivan Bukaczyk other traffic-related charges may also be pending.

   

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that the injured parties all recover quickly and fully from their injuries.  

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• Milwaukee Teen Charged With Two Deaths in Drunk Driving Accident

  A Milwaukee teen has been charged with multiple offenses after he stole an SUV, ran from the police and caused an accident that took the lives of two young men.

  18-year-old Arlo Enoch is facing five criminal charges to include homicide.  Enoch was driving away from the police in a stolen vehicle when he ran a red light, slamming into a car and killing both occupants.  23-year-old Don Hamilton and 21-year-old Donte Pearson were killed in the violent accident on New Year's Eve. 

  When police arrested Enoch he had to be woken in order to perform the blood test.  His blood alcohol level was .143.  Dionne Thomas' brother, Don, was killed in the accident.  Thomas is only 18, but she says that she knows better than to drink and drive.

  "I'm just a person who is into school so, I just know."

  As Enoch awaits trial the mother of one of the victims, Don Hamilton, is angry.  Not only is she angry at the teen that killed her son, she is also angry with the Milwaukee Police Department.

  "I blame them because they chased this young man, they could've stopped, they could've took the license plate."

   

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Don Hamilton and Donte Pearson.

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• Multiple Passengers Injured in Accidents with Trucks

  In Nekimi, Wisconsin several crashes with large trucks and semitrailers sent several people to the hospital. 

  A young girl from Oshkosh was injured when the car she was a passenger in crashed with a semitrailer on State Highway 44 near Clairville Road.  The accident occurred when the car she was riding in hit a semi truck that had entered the roadway.  The driver reported not seeing the truck pull onto the road. 

  The young woman was taken to Mercy Medical Center for the treatment of a broken nose and other minor injuries.  She was fortunate to escape with minor injuries as a second crash occurred when car hit hers after the initial collision with the truck. 

  In a separate accident a woman was treated for minor injuries when the car she was a passenger in collided with a tow truck.  The flat bed truck was parked in a lane of traffic when the accident occurred.

   

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that the injured women are able to make a complete and speedy recovery. 

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• Ice Causes Accidents, Rollovers Across Illinois | Normal | Gurnee

  Though the snow that fell on Illinois was merely a dusting the winter storm caused multiple accidents across the state.  Though many were simple fender benders some accidents caused rollover accidents.

  Why did such a small storm cause so much damage?  Lt. Jonathan Butts with the Macon County Sheriff's Office blames the chaos on quickly changing conditions and slick roads.

  "The weather changed so quick, and I think a lot of drivers ran into black ice type of conditions."

  Black ice is extremely dangerous and it is responsible for thousands of accidents each year.  Drivers and bikers often don't see the ice which forms quickly as temperatures drop.

  Of course this storm will not be the last of the season.  Butts offers some practical advice to drivers who must travel during and after a winter storm.

  "..if you are not familiar with the route you are traveling on, then you need to be even more careful, especially on bridges and overpasses. "

   

  At Hupy & Abraham we want every drive to be safe for you and your family this winter.  Please drive carefully and watch for other drivers.  If despite your diligence on the road you are in an accident you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical bills and mental trauma.  We are your experienced personal injury attorneys and will do our very best to get you maximum compensation for your injuries.  Contact an attorney at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consultation.  With offices in both Normal and Gurnee we are here when you need us.

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