The whole population of the Illinois town of Mendota is mourning the tragic deaths of four people in a recent accident. With a population of just 7,000, such a tragedy touches everybody, although none more than the families of the four young people who lost their lives. In addition to funeral and burial expenses, these families may now also have to manage without the incomes of their loved ones. Escalating the tragedy is the suspicion that it was a drunk driving accident, which means that it could likely have been avoided.
Illinois woman dies in car accident when truck rolls onto car
The family of a 51-year-old woman is grieving the loss of her life after an accident that occurred on a recent Thursday morning. In addition, they have to cope with the trauma of arranging a funeral and burial, with accompanying high costs. The freak car accident that caused her death happened on Illinois Route 140, and she was declared dead by an investigator in the Madison County Coroner's office.
Man claims rear-ending driver caused motorcycle accident
Accidents between motorcycles and cars often result in severe injuries. Although a helmet can help prevent traumatic brain injuries, a motorcyclist's body is exposed to the impact of the crash. Spinal injuries and internal trauma are often associated with motorcycle accidents. Illinois readers of this blog may be interested in the alleged suffering of a man after a motorcycle accident in 2012.
Woman dies in early morning Illinois head-on car accident
Losing a loved one in a car accident is an experience no Illinois resident deserves. The family of a 50-year-old woman is grieving her death after she was killed in a car accident on a recent Monday morning. In addition, they will now have to face the high costs of a funeral and a burial.
Illinois motorcycle accident leaves 1 dead and 1 injured
When an accident in Illinois involves a motorcycle and any larger vehicle, the resultant injuries are often much more severe for the motorcyclist than that of the vehicle driver or passengers. Although a helmet may reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in a motorcycle accident, the lack of further protection often results in severe back injuries, fractured bones and possible internal injuries. Such accidents can certainly cause life-altering injuries and even death.
