Drunk Driver Hits Two Pedestrians in River North Neighborhood as NTSB Recommends Reducing Legal Blood Alcohol Limit

According to a Chicago Tribune article, a Lisle man struck two pedestrians in River North Chicago, sending both women to the hospital. Fortunately, the women are reported to be in stable condition. The crash took place in the 100 block of Ontario Street, between LaSalle Avenue and Wells Street. After the accident, police cited the…

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Wheaton-Warrenville High School Student Killed In DUI Crash

Chicago citizens are reminded of the dangers of drinking and driving far too often. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 47 percent of Illinois motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol. That statistic translates to 918 drunk driving fatalities in 2011. The problem extends throughout the country. Statistics indicate that every 30 minutes, a…

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Texting While Driving in Illinois Increases the Likelihood of a Distracted Driving Accident

Distracted driving is becoming an all too common phrase these days. People frequently drive while texting and talking on a cell phone — often without a concern for their own safety or for others. According to the Illinois Tollway, these cell phone distractions were found to be the primary or secondary cause of more than…

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Pedestrian Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver Near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

A suburban Chicago woman was recently charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash near O’Hare Airport. According to Chicago Police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli, a 49-year-old man, was walking along North Mannheim Road near a disabled vehicle around 1:30 am when he was struck…

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Motorcycle Accidents In Illinois Increased in 2012, Older Riders Suffer Most Serious Injuries

In 2012, fatalities on Illinois roads increased by four percent over the previous year. Statistics involving motorcycle accidents present the most concerning data. According to a Chicago Tribune article, the crash data suggests that the largest increase in traffic deaths during the first half of 2012 has been among motorcyclists. Fatalities resulting from motorcycle crashes…

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