Kevin Curry Jr Killed In Shirley Car Accident on Interstate 55

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Kevin Curry Jr Killed In Shirley Car Accident on Interstate 55

SHIRLEY, ILLINOIS (June 24, 2025) – A 28-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan identified as Kevin Curry Jr. has tragically died in a Shirley car accident on Interstate 55.

McLean County officials are saying that the accident took place around 10:53 AM on Thursday. Kevin Curry Jr. was apparently trying to cross Interstate 55 when he was hit by a pickup truck.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Emergency workers began life-saving measures in order to save the victims.

Despite those efforts, Kevin Curry Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene roughly 20 minutes after the initial collision. A full investigation into the cause of the Shirley car accident remains ongoing.

Liability for Shirley Car Accidents

Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured each year in the United States. According to one study by the Illinois Department of Transportation, “Crashes involving pedestrians accounted for 1.4% of total crashes, 16.9% of fatal crashes and 6.2% of injury crashes. Crashes involving pedalcyclists accounted for less than 1.0% of total crashes, 3.1% of fatal crashes and 3.8% of injury crashes.” Several factors may contribute to a pedestrian collision.

  • Speeding: Roughly one-third of all fatal pedestrian collisions involve a driver who is speeding.
  • Intersections: Pedestrians are much more likely to be involved in collisions at traffic intersections.
  • Inclement Weather: Another major factor that contributes to pedestrian collisions is inclement weather. Poor weather conditions can reduce a driver’s visibility and make it more difficult for them to stop in the event of an emergency.

All drivers must use caution to avoid hitting any vehicle in the roadway. This is true even if a pedestrian is in the middle of the road. Pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, every driver must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or cyclist on the roadway. They must use their horn when necessary to alert pedestrians of their presence, and be particularly cautious around any person who appears to be confused or incapacitated.

If a pedestrian accident involved a vehicle used for commercial purposes, liability for the collision could extend beyond the driver involved. Pickup trucks and vans are routinely used for commercial purposes. Even many passenger vehicles are used for transportation services like Uber. As a general rule, employers are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their workers–insofar as those workers act within the course and scope of their job duties. Collecting evidence is essential after any pedestrian collision.

  • Surveillance footage that may have captured the accident should be sought.
  • Photos of the accident site should be taken.
  • The speed of the driver involved should be determined.

The physical evidence left behind after a collision can help paint a clear picture of what happened. This is true regardless of what any particular driver may claim. In so many situations, pedestrian accidents are the result of drivers who are simply not paying adequate attention to the road ahead of them. Victims of pedestrian accidents have rights under the law. In particular, the family of any pedestrian who died in the collision may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.

Investigating Shirley Pedestrian Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of Kevin Curry Jr. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the Illinois State Police. There are many questions that remain unanswered at this time. It is our sincere hope that there is a thorough investigation into what went wrong for the sake of the victim’s family.

Do you need more information about a McLean County car accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to answer any questions you may have. We are committed to helping accident victims understand their rights and making sure those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free investigation into the circumstances of any crash, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.