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The glare from the sun can blind you behind the wheel, leading to an accident. For example, one driver was coming up over a hill, and the sun hit him in the eyes as he topped that hill. On the road in front of him, in a crosswalk, was a woman who was crossing…

A young postal worker was struck and killed at a car wash, while on the job, in what has been described as a freak accident. Since the accident happened at a business, there was video surveillance footage. It shows the driveway up to the car wash. A sidewalk runs right in front of the…

A 57-year-old man is dead and a 19-year-old man is behind bars after a suspected DUI accident. The crash happened at the intersection of Hubbard Street and Ashland Avenue, and, despite the alleged involvement of alcohol, it was just 1:30 in the afternoon. Reports show that the 19-year-old was driving down Hubbard, and witnesses…

Smartphones get a lot of the blame for accident rates. Some have even said around 100,000 accidents are caused by phones on a yearly basis. While some of the reputation is warranted, it is important to note that accident totals have been falling, not rising, for decades. Starting in 1996 — long before the…

Car accidents may seem unavoidable. Even experienced and safe drivers can still end up in accidents, often due to the recklessness or fault of others. However, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of being in a car accident by recognizing common causes for car crashes and avoiding those situations. 1….

Semi accidents are some of the most dangerous on America’s highways, and an accident between two semi trucks in Bolingbrook took one life recently. According to the Illinois State Police, the wreck happened on Interstate 55, in the northbound lanes, right around 3:30 in the morning on Dec. 20. Emergency crews had such a…

You can resolve to never break the speed limit, come to a full stop at every stop sign, and keep both hands at 10 and two and you could still be involved in a car accident in Chicago. In a lot of accidents, one driver did nothing wrong. So, while planning to avoid an…

Although the month of November was uncharacteristically warm in the Chicago metropolitan area, first few weeks of December have been anything but balmy. Passengers in automobiles may appreciate the serene beauty that accompanies that the first blanketing of snow on trees and fields; however, Chicago drivers realize that the white accumulation also limits tire…

Not only is Halloween one of the busiest night of the year for pedestrians, it’s actually the most fatal. According to AAA, 4 p.m. to midnight on Halloween is the deadliest night of the year, and much of the fatal accidents have to do with cars. How can you keep your little trick-or-treaters safe,…

With the fall season upon us, the nights are starting sooner and lasting longer. Soon, if you aren’t already, you will be driving to or from work and other events in the dark. Nighttime driving takes extra care and attention. Try these tips to keep yourself safe out there. Turn your headlights on. An…