1 Killed, 4 Injured in La Grange Multi-Vehicle Car Accident
Automobile Accidents - April 26, 2025
7-Vehicle Car Accident in La Grange Near the Intersection of 47th Street and Willow Springs Road
LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS (April 26, 2025) – One person has tragically died and four other people were injured after a seven-vehicle collision in La Grange near 47th St. and Willow Springs Road.
La Grange police are saying that the accident took place around 1:50 PM on Friday. A total of seven vehicles were involved in a collision.
Photos of the accident site showed at least one vehicle that appeared to have collided with a light pole. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims.
Two people were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Another three people were taken to the hospital in good condition.
Sadly, one of the victims died due to their injuries. La Grange authorities are still investigating what may have caused the collision.
Liability for Illinois Car Accidents
Speed remains one of the most common causes of fatal collisions. According to the NHTSA, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. In 2023, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities.” Speeding can increase the likelihood or severity of a collision in numerous ways.
- Stopping Distance: Speeding can dramatically increase the time it takes for a vehicle to come to a safe stop.
- Injury Severity: Higher-speed collisions are substantially more likely to result in serious injuries and deaths.
- Stability: Vehicles become much more unstable at higher speeds.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise caution in order to avoid causing accidents. Pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-601, no person may operate a motor vehicle at a speed greater than would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.
It is also possible that liability could extend beyond any driver. If the driver that caused a collision was working at the time, their employer could potentially be vicariously liable. In general, employers are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their employees—insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
- Death
Car accidents are often highly preventable. It has been estimated nearly 93% of all collisions involve some amount of human error. This may involve speeding. It may also involve drivers that are simply following the lead vehicle ahead of them too closely. Whatever the reason an accident took place, victims will typically have recourse through a civil claim. A civil claim can help accident victims recover for many of the ways that an accident has negatively impacted their life and health.
Investigating La Grange Car Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person who died in this collection. It is a hope that all the other victims will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. Many questions remain unanswered.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a La Grange car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We are dedicated to helping victims understand their rights and making sure that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any other type of assistance, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
