Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured In Tazwell County Car Accident On Interstate 74

Personal Injury - May 29, 2022

Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured In Rollover Car Accident In Tazwell County In I-74

Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy Injured In Tazwell County Car Accident On Interstate 74

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2022) – A Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy was seriously injured in a Tazwell County car accident with a pickup truck on I-74.

Tazwell County police officers are saying that the accident took place on Tuesday afternoon. The Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy was in his SUV when he was rear-ended by a GMC pickup truck.

The force of the impact caused both drivers to lose control of their vehicles and roll into a ditch.  Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the deputy.

He was transported to a hospital with major injuries. The driver of the GMC Sierra was charged with driving too fast for conditions, following another vehicle too closely, improper lane usage and illegal possession of medical marijuana.

A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability In Tazwell County Car Accidents

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “There were 35,766 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2020 in which 38,824 deaths occurred. This resulted in 11.7 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.34 deaths per 100 million miles traveled.” There are a number of factors that could influence the likelihood of a car accident.

  • Accidents are more likely to occur during periods of low visibility.
  • Accidents are more likely to occur when drivers are fatigued.
  • Accidents are more likely to occur when drivers are intoxicated.

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident that takes place. They are also the most preventable. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-710), the driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. There is a presumption of negligence when a driver rear-ends another vehicle in their own lane of traffic. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:

  • Head injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Organ damage
  • PTSD

Any person that is injured while working may have recourse through worker’s compensation. They may also have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating A Tazwell County Car Accident

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy injured in this accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Tazwell County car accident. Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. 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 need  a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.