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Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Illinois state trooper survives vehicle strike while investigating crash scene
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — An Illinois State Trooper survived being struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash on Interstate 94 on Monday. According to the Illinois State Police, the trooper was handling a crash on I-94 near 130th Street around 10:03 p.m. The trooper was seated in his squad car in the far right lane, with lights activated, when the squad was struck by a Chevy Impala driven by 33-year-old Larry Smith, of Chicago. The trooper was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Smith was uninjured in the crash. He was charged with Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, Following Too Closelyl, and a violation of the Move Over Law. In 2025, ISP said there have been 5 Move Over or 'Scott's Law' crashes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Illinois trooper hurt in crash on I-290 after driver fails to move over: state police
The Brief An Illinois State Trooper was injured when their squad car was rear-ended by a driver who failed to move over on I-290 in DuPage County on March 20. The driver, Teresa Muro, 44, of Glen Ellyn, was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and cited for operating an uninsured vehicle and violating Scott's Law. Authorities remind drivers to move over when approaching emergency vehicles; violators can face fines between $250 and $10,000 and possible license suspension if the crash results in injury. ITASCA, Ill. - An Illinois State Trooper was injured when their squad car was rear-ended by a driver who failed to move over on Interstate 290 in DuPage County, authorities said. What we know The crash occurred at 8:18 a.m. on March 20 on the westbound Interstate 290 ramp to westbound Illinois 390 in Itasca. The trooper was responding to a crash at that location and had parked the squad car on the left shoulder with emergency lights activated. The trooper was inside the vehicle when it was rear-ended by a Saturn Vue that failed to move over, according to Illinois State Police. The trooper was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities said the driver of the Saturn, Teresa Muro, 44, of Glen Ellyn, was also taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. What's next Muro was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and a Scott's Law violation, police said. So far this year, Illinois State Police have reported four crashes related to Scott's Law, also known as the Move Over Law. Authorities are reminding drivers to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or any vehicle with emergency lights activated. Violators of the Move Over Law face fines ranging from $250 to $10,000 for a first offense. If the crash results in injury, the driver's license may be suspended for six months to two years, according to state police.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ISP trooper dodges two crashes in seconds
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Video footage of an Illinois State Trooper dodging two crashes is being shared by Illinois State Police to remind drivers about the reason behind Move Over laws. Even with his 43 years of experience, Collinsville Fire Chief John Bailot found the video difficult to watch. But despite his disbelief, the chief is not surprised by the mindset of drivers. 'People are in a hurry, and they don't pay attention,' Bailot said. The Illinois State Police announced that two drivers face multiple charges for the incident that occurred in the Chicago area in 2024. The failure in moving over was included in charges for both cases. 'It happened so quickly, I didn't even see the first car,' said Ryan Kneedler, owner of B & K Towing in Collinsville, when viewing the video. ISP trooper dodges two crashes in seconds Kneedler hopes the video serves as a reminder to drivers about the narrow margin of safety for emergency responders on the side of the road. '(Drivers) don't realize how close they are,' Kneedler said. 'If they happen to be looking down or not paying attention at that moment, it's dangerous.' The Illinois State Police reported that 27 crashes into trooper vehicles last year involved move-over violations. 'You could save the life of a first responder, but you could also save your own life. If you run into the back of a fire truck that's not moving, that could be disastrous,' Bailot said. Missouri and Illinois' Move Over laws require drivers to slow down and, when safe, move over for emergency vehicles. Scott's Law in Illinois calls for a minimum fine of $250 for violators and a mandatory license suspension of at least six months if an innocent person is injured. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
