Every day, thousands of motorcyclists ride alongside cars and trucks on busy highways and suburban streets. The vast majority of these motorcyclists are able to safely enjoy their ride as they commute to their destination. However, what begins as an enjoyable ride can turn tragic when the road is shared with a driver who is under the influence and thus impaired. An Illinois woman, who suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident that claimed the life of her husband two months prior, has now died.
Young Illinois man pleads guilty to a drunk driving accident
When a person loses his or her life in a drunk driving accident, the number of people who feel grief and devastation can be extensive. The family of the victim may choose to seek legal action against the responsible party for compensation and justice. Recently, a young Illinois man pleaded guilty to a drunk driving accident for aggravated DUI that took the life of a passenger in his car.
Car accident kills Illinois police officer and K9 partner
A tragic car accident occurred in Illinois recently between a police cruiser carrying an officer with his K9 partner and another vehicle. The Illinois police officer and his dog were killed in the car accident. The other driver was also injured, and no formal charges have yet been made.
Suspect arrested in recent Illinois hit-and-run accident
Driving is a complicated task, though it appears simple enough at first glance. It requires paying attention to other cars on the road, animals, pedestrians and other objects, in addition to the functions of one's own car. Add on top of that distractions like the radio, cell phones, children watching DVDs in the backseat and eating breakfast, and it's no surprise, then, that even the briefest lapse in focus can lead to catastrophic results, sometimes even resulting in a hit-and-run accident, as recently happened in Illinois.
