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Category: Car Accidents
Six Injured in Washington County Vehicle Crash on I-64 After Two Collisions
Two Car Wrecks on Interstate 64 in Illinois Cause Six to Be Injured On 02/22/2024 there were two different car wrecks on the westbound side of Interstate 64 at mile marker 59 in Washington County, Illinois. The first vehicle crash occurred about 3:36 p.m. when a Toyota Camry was merging onto the highway. The wheels suddenly locked up on the car during the …
Category: Car Accidents
Car Crash On Illinois 13 in Williamson County, One Person Has Severe Injuries
A severe car crash occurred in the morning hours on Illinois 13 near the intersection of Illinois 148 in Williamson County on June 9, 2025. The emergency units were called into action at approximately 8:20 a.m. to assist those affected. According to reports, the accident involved three cars. Two of the vehicles had significant damages damage. Firefighte …
Category: Distracted Driving
Distracted Driver in Mt. Vernon, Illinois Hits Pedestrian While Allegedly Using Cell Phone
Driver's Negligence Blamed in Mount Vernon Pedestrian Crash A serious accident in Mt. Vernon, Illinois left a pedestrian in critical condition after an 18-year-old driver, allegedly distracted by an electronic device, struck him on Salem Road. According to Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Brands, the crash occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, J …
Category: Car Accidents
Watch Out on the Roadways: Traffic fatalities Are Again on the Rise!
Watch Out on the Roadways: Traffic fatalities Are Again on the Rise! Deaths increased nationwide 8 per cent last year- the largest year-to-year increase in a half-century. For the first six months of 2016, traffic fatalities are up 9 per cent over the same period last year, the National Safety Council recently reported. The National Safety Council bl …
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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Kicks Off in April
Next month, federal transportation regulators will be sponsoring National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to point out the serious dangers associated with this growing problem and try to eliminate them. Backed by the National Safety Council (NSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), National Distracted Driving Awareness Month …
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Expect the Unexpected, IDOT Reminds Drivers for Work Zone Safety Week
This week, regulators at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are reminding motorists to “Expect the Unexpected. See Orange, Slow Down, Save Lives.” for work zone safety week. Supported by the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway, work zone safety week is focused on bringing down the number of traffic-related fatalities in work zo …
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Traffic Accident Deaths Drop 25% Over Last Decade, NHTSA Reports
Since 2004, the overall number of traffic accident deaths in the U.S. has reportedly declined by approximately 25 percent, according to a recent report from safety regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In reporting some noteworthy motor vehicle accident statistics for 2013 (the most recent year for which traffic colli …
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6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo. (Pt. 3)
Concluding our three-part blog 6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo., here are some final eye-opening facts about distracted driving that the National Safety Council (NSC) has been spotlighting as part of its Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign this month. Fact 5: Distracted driving can be as dangerous as drunk driv …
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6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo. (Pt. 2)
Continuing from 6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo. (Pt. 1), here are some more important facts that the National Safety Council has been highlighting for April 2014 to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving. Fact 3: Distracted driving contributes to more than 26% of all traffic accidents. As the NSC repo …
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6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo. (Pt. 1)
With the National Safety Council (NSC) sponsoring Distracted Driving Awareness Month for April, it’s a good time to take a look at some little-known facts about this form of negligence and the major role it plays in many motor vehicle accidents. Here and in a few upcoming installments to this blog, we will highlight and discuss six facts about distracted …