Multiple Injured In Palos Park Truck Accident at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

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Multiple Injured In Palos Park Truck Accident at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

PALOS PARK, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2025) – At least three children were injured after a pickup truck crashed into a preschool classroom at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Palos Park.

Palos Park officials are saying that the incident took place on Friday. A pickup truck driver lost control and crashed through a wall of the building.

Photos of the accident site show a large section of wall and shrubbery completely missing after the truck went into the church. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims.

At least three young children were injured in the crash, including one child who sustained a broken femur. Earlier reports suggest that the driver of the pickup truck may have suffered a medical emergency.

A GoFundMe has been created in order to help all of the victims. According to the GoFundMe:

“On Friday, May 16th, 2025, our close-knit community of Palos Park was shaken by a tragic event at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration and Palos Park Episcopal Daycare. A vehicle crashed into the church where young children, ranging in age from 15 months to 5 years old, were attending their daycare and preschool. This devastating incident has left families traumatized and our community reeling.”

Liability for Palos Park Car Accidents

Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “Medically consulted injuries in motor-vehicle incidents totaled 5.1 million in 2022, and total motor-vehicle injury costs were estimated at $513.8 billion. Costs include wage and productivity losses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, motor-vehicle property damage, and employer costs.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to any car accident.

  • Speeding: Drivers are much more likely to lose control of their vehicle at higher speeds.
  • Fatigue: Staying awake for only 18 hours can reduce a person’s ability to operate their vehicle safely equal to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%.
  • Inclement Weather: Car accidents are substantially more likely to take place when road conditions are slick due to poor weather.

All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise a great deal of caution in order to avoid causing car accidents. They must slow down in order to avoid colliding with another vehicle in their lane of traffic. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that collides with a fixed object like a building. It is important that certain steps are taken after any car accident resulting in an injury.

  • Accident victims should seek a thorough medical evaluation as early as possible.
  • Surveillance footage that may have captured the accident should be sought.
  • The police should be called to the scene so that they can begin an investigation.

Car accidents are often one of the most difficult events that most people will go through in their lives. Victims will often need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They may also be left with high medical bills. To make matters worse, drivers and their insurance providers will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility when someone is seriously injured. This is why it is so important that accident victims seek the skilled guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney.

Investigating Illinois Car Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Palos Park. It is our sincere hope that all of the victims will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Palos Park car accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims get the support that they are entitled to. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here to help. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.