Man Injured In Rockford Pickup Truck Accident
Truck Accident - February 11, 2025
Male Pedestrian Injured in Rockford Collision with Pickup Truck by East State Street and Summit
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2025) – A male pedestrian was injured in a Rockford car accident involving a pickup truck near the intersection of East State Street in Summit.
Winnebago County officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:58 p.m. on Wednesday. A pickup truck hit a pedestrian for unknown reasons.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital, but their condition remains unknown at this time.
Authorities are saying that the Rockford collision is under investigation.
Liability for Rockford Car Accidents
Pedestrians are uniquely vulnerable to the hazards posed by motor vehicles. Larger cars and trucks can be particularly dangerous. According to National Public Radio, “Vehicles with higher front ends and blunt profiles are 45% more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research published Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.” There are a number of factors that can increase the likelihood of a pedestrian collision.
- Drivers are much more likely to hit pedestrians when they’re making turns.
- Drivers are much more likely to hit pedestrians during the early morning and late evening hours when visibility is reduced.
- Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians if they are speeding.
- Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians if they are intoxicated by alcohol.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, every driver must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian. They must also use their horns when necessary and exercise the proper precautions to avoid colliding with any child or obviously confused person. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.
Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for any pedestrian collision. Pickup trucks are often used for commercial purposes. If the driver of a pickup truck was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be held at fault. In general, employers are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their employees working within the course of their job duties. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputations
Even if a pedestrian is able to completely heal physically after a collision, they often suffer very traumatic psychological injuries. This includes PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Symptoms of PTSD can include recurring nightmares about the traumatic event. Any person injured in a Rockford pedestrian accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Winnebago County Car Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Rockford pedestrian accident. It is our sincere hope that he makes a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. City officials should consider measures to help make this intersection safer so that similar accidents can be prevented.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in a Rockford pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help with your situation, we are here for you. You can reach out to our office anytime at (312) 564-4256.
