Posts tagged Motor Vehicle Accidents

• Four Injured In Chicago Van Accident

  Jamie G. Goldstein | July 11, 2007 10:43 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A van drove up onto the sidewalk at 230 West Washington Monday morning causing injuries to three pedestrians and the driver of the van. The van struck two of the pedestrians and then a garbage can causing it to crash into the windows at Cosi, a local restaurant. There was no immediate information on what caused the van to drive onto the sidewalk.All four of the injured people were taken to the...

• Bus Crashes In Kentucky After Driver Doses Off

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 25, 2007 4:00 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Another early morning bus crash was reported today. A bus caring a family from Buffalo, New York back to Alabama crashed Monday morning possibly after the driver dosed off during the trip. The crash left at least one person dead and 66 other people injured. The crash took place in Kentucky on Interstate 65 near the 42 mile marker.This most recent bus crash is one of several over the past few...

• Weekend Crash Near Chicago Injures Three

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 19, 2007 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  An accident involving three vehicles, a van, a tractor trailer and a car, over the weekend sent three people to the hospital. The van flipped on its side sending the driver into a nearby ditch. The driver and passenger of the car were also injured and had to be extricated from the vehicle. The crash occurred in Hampshire where Route 20 and Route 57 intersect. The two drivers were taken to...

• Man Riding Motorcycle Dies in Grayslake Accident

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 13, 2007 4:56 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A motorcycle and pick-up truck were involved in an accident Wednesday morning leaving one man dead. The crash occurred at Belvidere Road and Barron Road in Grayslake, Illinois. Grayslake is a far North suburb of Chicago, Illinois. The man who was riding the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no information at this time regarding what caused the accident or who was at fault.

• Chicago Man Dies After Accident With SUV

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 08, 2007 10:34 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Hector F. Aguirre died Wednesday from injuries he sustained when he was hit by an SUV in Chicago over the weekend. Aguirre, who was 73 at the time of his death, was walking near 8400 west North Avenue in Chicago when the SUV struck him. Aguirre leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Olga, along with their 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.Additional information about the...

• Chicago Bus Crash Injures 17

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 06, 2007 1:03 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A bus crash Tuesday evening on the Chicago Skyway sent 17 people to the hospital. A private charter bus hit a semi-trailer truck and caused the accident. The bus driver, who was operating a bus owned by Chicago Entertainment Tour, was cited for following to close to the truck. It is unknown at this time where the bus was heading or where it began its journey. As of Wednesday morning 13...

• Chicago Crash Injures Six

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 04, 2007 11:45 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A car accident on Chicago's West Side left six people injured early Sunday morning. A Toyota SUV crashed into a Chevy wagon in the 700 south block of Laramie. After the accident it was reported that the six were all in either serious or critical condition. Currently reports state that they are all in stable condition.Those injured in the crash may be able to take legal action against the...

• Bus Driver Admits Drinking Prior To Crash

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 25, 2007 4:15 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Wrongful Death
  

  Jerry Moncrease, a school bus driver who previously was charged for the death of a pedestrian, appeared in court today. Moncrease admitted to authorities that he drank whiskey before he drove the children to school the morning of the crash. After he dropped the children he drank a six pack of beer and then the horrific crash occurred killing one and injuring several others.Moncrease works for...

• Car Crashes Into Chicago Day Care

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 24, 2007 7:30 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A car crashed into a day care center Wednesday morning just before 11:00 am on Chicago's West Side. The driver of the car was critically injured and three children at the day care were also hurt. The children and driver were transported to local hospitals.There is no information on what caused the crash, but it has been reported that a second car was involved in the crash. It also appeared...

• Chicago to New York Bus Crashes Over Weekend

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 24, 2007 6:30 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Wrongful Death
  

  As a follow up to a previous post about the Pennsylvania bus crash early Sunday morning near Clearfield, Pennsylvania, it is now known that the bus ran up an embankment and flipped on its side. Investigators do not know at this time what caused the bus to run up the embankment.Nine people are still hospitalized from the crash with injuries ranging from fair to critical. The bus driver has not...