Tag: fatal crash
Are crash-test dummies an accurate reflection of ‘average?’
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Are crash-test dummies an accurate reflection of ‘average?’ On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, January 24, 2013.
Everyday families across the nation are torn apart when a loved one is killed in a car accident. Fatal crashes happen here in Champaign and across the rest of Illinois. Continue reading “Are crash-test dummies an accurate reflection of ‘average?’”
Illinois drivers dozing off behind the wheel pose serious threat
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois drivers dozing off behind the wheel pose serious threat On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, January 11, 2013.
Most residents of driving age in Champaign, Illinois, are dependent on motor vehicles for living their lives. Going to school, going to work, going to practice, picking up the kids, getting groceries – most basically, going from point A to point B often happens with the use of a motor vehicle. Continue reading “Illinois drivers dozing off behind the wheel pose serious threat”
Illinois detective enters guilty plea in fatal car crash
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois detective enters guilty plea in fatal car crash On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, September 20, 2012.
An Illinois police detective has pleaded guilty in a car crash that led to the death of two young men. The car crash occurred when the off-duty detective collided with a disabled vehicle. He recently entered a guilty plea for aggravated driving under the influence.
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Illinois train accident kills couple, bridge collapses
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Train AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois train accident kills couple, bridge collapses On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Train Accidents on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.
A tragic freak accident has taken the lives of a lawyer and his wife in Illinois. When most people think of a train accident, they normally think of someone crossing the tracks or somehow getting stranded and struck by a train. Continue reading “Illinois train accident kills couple, bridge collapses”
Danville man hit, killed by pickup truck driver
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Danville man hit, killed by pickup truck driver On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Monday, July 9, 2012.
Anytime a car accident involves a pedestrian, the probability of the pedestrian sustaining fatal injuries is high. Injuries from a car crash between motor vehicles can cause enough injuries, but a pedestrian is obviously far more vulnerable in an accident. Continue reading “Danville man hit, killed by pickup truck driver”
Illinois car crash takes life of toddler
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois car crash takes life of toddler On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
A toddler passed away after an Illinois car crash in Naperville. The accident occurred on the morning of April 23. The car crash injured three other people but their injuries were not characterized as life-threatening.
Arthur car crash fatal for local bicyclist
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Arthur car crash fatal for local bicyclist On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, April 19, 2012.
An Illinois auto accident can occur when you least expect it and can happen without you being able to do much about it. Recently, in Douglas County, a 33-year-old woman enjoying an afternoon of riding her bicycle was struck by a pickup truck. Continue reading “Arthur car crash fatal for local bicyclist”
Illinois train accident kills mother of 3
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Train AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois train accident kills mother of 3 On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Train Accidents on Monday, March 26, 2012.
Safety features, such as traffic lights and railroad gates, are something that the public expects to function properly and warn them against danger. These features are in place for a reason; when they don’t work properly, serious accidents can occur. Continue reading “Illinois train accident kills mother of 3”
Fatal DUI car crash nets guilty plea, wrongful death next?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Fatal DUI car crash nets guilty plea, wrongful death next? On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
Last Sept. 5 an argument broke out between two Urbana Illinois men who were roommates. One told the other that he was too drunk to drive. He also threatened to run over the man. It now appears that is exactly what happened with the victim’s own van, as the man pleaded guilty on Feb. 17 to aggravated driving under the influence. Continue reading “Fatal DUI car crash nets guilty plea, wrongful death next?”
