Construction Worker Injured in LaSalle County Car Accident with Farm Equipment

Personal Injury - September 13, 2025

20-Year-Old Construction Worker Injured in LaSalle County Farm Equipment Accident on Illinois Route 251

Construction Worker Injured in LaSalle County Car Accident with Farm Equipment

LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS (September 13, 2025) – A construction worker was injured in a LaSalle County car accident with farm equipment on Illinois Route 251.

LaSalle County officials are saying the accident took place around 2:00 PM on Monday. A piece of farm equipment was being pulled by a truck when it hit the victim, who was in a construction zone.

Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. He was transported to a regional hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.

The 31-year-old truck driver involved in the crash was issued a citation for improper lane usage. A full investigation into the LaSalle County farm equipment accident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for LaSalle County Car Accidents

Drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid colliding with other vehicles on the runway. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-709, “A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.” There are also specific requirements when it comes to driving through construction zones.

  • Speed: According to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1, drivers must adhere to reduced speed limits when traveling through construction zones.
  • Yield: Drivers must follow posted signs and yield to construction workers.
  • Cellphones: It is illegal to use a cellphone in any Illinois construction zone, even if there are not workers actively present.
  • Flaggers: Drivers must obey any flagger that is working in a construction zone.

Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous liable parties for any construction accident. If a driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be held at fault. As a general rule, employers are liable for the wrongful actions of their workers who were operating within the course and scope of their job duties. For example, a driver may have been transporting work equipment from one site to another.

Steps to Take After an Illinois Construction Accident

Far too many construction workers are seriously injured or killed every year in work zone accidents. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2023, 898 people were killed and 40,170 people were injured in work zone crashes. Work zone crashes are defined as taking place within the boundaries of a work zone or on an approach to or exit from a work zone due to activities, behaviors, or controls related to traffic moving through the boundaries of a work zone.” Several steps should be taken after any work zone accident.

  • OSHA: The accident should be reported to OSHA as soon as possible. They can begin an extensive investigation into what caused the accident.
  • Medical Evaluation: Victims should seek a thorough medical evaluation. Many of the injuries associated with car accidents will not be immediately obvious.
  • Legal Support: Any person injured in a construction zone accident should seek the guidance of an experienced attorney.

Car accidents are often one of the most difficult and stressful experiences that people can go through. Victims may need to take extensive periods of time away from work to recover. They could also be left with high medical bills. It is essential that victims understand their legal options. Insurance companies are only concerned with making as much profit as possible by paying victims as little as possible.

Investigating Illinois Construction Zone Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the construction worker injured in this LaSalle County truck accident. It is our sincere hope that he will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a LaSalle County construction zone accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of Illinois personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to getting workers all of the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.