Head-on collision near Janesville kills both drivers | Illinois | pantagraph.com

JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — A head-on collision on an icy highway in the Janesville area killed both drivers.

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Insurance provides some measure of compensation for injured or killed motorists, but does not come close to repaying for the loss of a loved one or make you whole.

Chatham man dead after two-vehicle crash near Petersburg

PETERSBURG — A 69-year-old Chatham man who was a passenger in a pickup truck hit by another vehicle on Illinois 97 Tuesday afternoon has died, according to Illinois State Police.The two-vehicle accident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. just south of Petersburg.State police said Sunny A. Barger, 18, of Petersburg was driving southbound when her Jeep left the roadway for an unknown reason. The Jeep re-entered the roadway and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting the passenger side door of the

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This is considered a wrongful death case. The negligent actions of the other driver, not being able to control her vehicle, caused the death of another person. The family members of the passenger who died may file a lawsuit seeking monetary damages for the value of his life and companionship lost as a result of the reckless driving.

Accident ties up traffic on I-55 at Springfield

Rush-hour traffic was tied up in both directions on Interstate 55 Friday afternoon following an incident that apparently led to an accident near

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Not paying attention to traffic ahead of you and changing lanes recklessly are violations that may result in civil damages if they cause personal injuries.

 

Two in critical condition following crash on Illinois 16 near Nokomis

Two people are in critical condition following a head-on collision early Wednesday on Illinois 16 about a mile east of Nokomis, Illinois State Police said.Max Heintz, 20, of Witt was driving westbound on Illinois 16 shortly before 6 a.m. when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck another car head on, state police said.The other driver was identified as Janece Neunaber, 61, of Mattoon.Both drivers were extricated from their vehicles and taken to HSHS St. John’s Hospital in

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Crossing the center line is a clear violation of the rules of the road. The at fault driver will be responsible for medical bills and pain and suffering that results.