One Person Critically Injured In McHenry County Semi-Truck Accident on Interstate 90

Truck Accident - February 16, 2025

SUV Driver Seriously Injured in McHenry Semi-Truck Accident on Westbound Interstate 90 by Harmony Road near Marengo

One Person Critically Injured In McHenry County Semi-Truck Accident on Interstate 90

MARENGO, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2025) – At least one person was critically injured in a McHenry County semi-truck accident along Interstate 90 by Harmony Road.

McHenry County officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:59 AM on Saturday. A GMC Yukon was involved in a collision with a semi-truck on the westbound lanes of the interstate.

Paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Firefighters were able to extract the victim trapped in his SUV.

He was transported to a hospital in an air ambulance. Another person was treated by paramedics at the scene, and a third person declined to receive any treatment.

A full investigation into the McHenry County semi-truck accident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for McHenry County Semi-Truck Accidents

Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in semi-truck accidents every year in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2022, 5,837 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, an 1.8% increase from 2021 and a 49% increase in the last 10 years. The involvement rate per 100 million large-truck miles traveled is up 3% from 2021, and up 24% in the last 10 years.” There are a number of reasons that semi trucks can be particularly dangerous.

  • A fully loaded semi truck can weigh 80,000 pounds.
  • Semi-trucks have a high center of gravity and are thus more susceptible to rollover collisions.
  • A fully loaded semi-truck traveling at 65 mph can take the length of two football fields to come to a complete stop.
  • Semi-trucks have large blind spots all around them that can obscure the presence of pedestrians and smaller vehicles.

Semi-truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise care in order to avoid colliding with other vehicles on the roadway. They must not travel at a speed greater than would be reasonable and safe given the prevailing road conditions. If a semi-truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid colliding with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of semi-truck accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.

  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries
  • Organ damage
  • Lacerations
  • PTSD

It can be hard to know what to do if you’ve been injured in a semi-truck accident. Victims often are left with high medical bills and may need to take long periods of time away from work. In many cases, victims may never be able to return to their previous profession. It is important that victims understand that they do have rights. They’re able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim. A semi-truck accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Illinois Semi-Truck Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this McHenry County semi truck accident. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a McHenry County semi-truck accident? Our team of semi-truck accident attorneys is here to help 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 thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here to help. You can contact us anytime at (312) 564-4256.