Two Injured In Coles County Concrete Truck Accident

Truck Accident - June 16, 2025

Collision Between GMC Arcadia and Concrete Truck Left Two People Injured in Coles County

Two Injured In Coles County Concrete Truck Accident

COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2025) – Two people were seriously injured in a Coles County concrete truck accident on Interstate 57 by milepost 197.

Coles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:30 a.m. on Monday. For undetermined reasons, a GMC Acadia and a concrete truck were involved in a collision.

The force of the impact caused the GMC Acadia to roll onto its side. Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help all of the victims.

Two people were transported to the hospital in a medical helicopter. The driver of the concrete truck remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

A full investigation into the Coles County concrete truck accident remains ongoing.

Liability for Coles County Truck Accidents

Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “There were 716 fewer people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes on U.S. roadways during 2022, a 1.7-percent decrease from 43,230 in 2021 to 42,514 in 2022. The fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) decreased by 3.6 percent from 1.38 in 2021 to 1.33 in 2022.” Many different factors could contribute to a car accident.

  • Speeding: A large portion of car accidents involve at least one driver who is speeding. Drivers are much more likely to lose control of their vehicle at higher speeds.
  • Intoxication: Another common cause of car accidents is driver intoxication. What many drivers don’t realize is that many different substances could potentially impair them besides alcohol, including prescription medications.
  • Inclement Weather: Any period of inclement weather can substantially increase the likelihood of a car accident. Many drivers are simply unaccustomed to driving during hazardous conditions.

Concrete truck drivers are required to get a commercial license and operate with an abundance of caution to avoid collisions. One of the major dangers of concrete trucks is that they have long stopping distances. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-710, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than would be reasonable and prudent given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting another vehicle, this may be construed as negligence.

Liability for any truck collision could extend beyond an at-fault driver. Their employer could potentially be held at fault. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their workers operating within their job duties. This will typically include instances where a truck driver was transporting goods from one location to another. Certain steps should be taken after any truck accident.

  • The actions of the truck driver leading up to the crash should be understood.
  • The condition of the truck involved in the crash should be investigated.
  • Surveillance footage that may have captured the collision should be reviewed.
  • An experienced truck accident attorney should be contacted.

Truck accidents are often highly preventable. Part of the problem is that truck drivers often adopt unsafe driving practices. For example, many truck drivers failed to check their blind spots before making certain maneuvers. To make matters worse, companies that operate commercial trucks will usually do everything in their power to avoid responsibility for any injuries or deaths that they cause. It is important that accident victims understand that they do have legal options. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a truck driver may be entitled to damages through a personal injury claim.

Investigating Illinois Concrete Truck Accidents

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

Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligent actions of a truck driver? You may have legal recourse. Our team of truck accident attorneys can investigate all of the unique facts of your case free of cost and let you know what your legal options are. We have spent decades fighting on behalf of injury victims. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney may be able to improve your situation, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.