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Fatal Crash on Illinois Route 102

Publish Date: 2022, 06, 22

On Friday 17, 2022, a three-vehicle, fatal, crash occurred Friday evening just before 10:00 pm.  The site of the collision was on Illinois Route 102 at North 3000W Road. Illinois State Police District 21 at Ashkum is investigating the incident. Of the three drivers, two were transported to the hospital where one was, unfortunately, pronounced dead. The driver of the third vehicle was reported to have refused medical attention, according to ISP.

The preliminary ISP investigation states that one of the drivers was traveling west on Illinois Route 102 at North 3000W Road and the two others involved were traveling east on Illinois Route 102 when the westbound driver crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with the front eastbound car. The third car involved avoided the collision but was struck by debris. According to ISP, the investigation is open and ongoing. They have not reported any other information at this time.

Distracted driving can be extremely dangerous for you and to others you are sharing the road with. It is important to always pay attention while on the road in order to prevent serious injuries. On average, 8 people are killed every day in the US due to distracted driving. Below are some tips you can follow that can help reduce the occurrences of distracted driving:

  • Storing your phone out of sight. By putting your phone in a bag, center console, or backseat you are less likely to notice a notification or be tempted to pick it up and use it.
  • Connect your phone to Bluetooth, if possible. If your car has Bluetooth, connecting your phone will allow for calls and messages to come over the car’s speaker, while will allow you to keep your hands off the wheel to listen and respond to messages. If you are able, pair your phone to Bluetooth as soon as you get in the car.
  • Waiting to respond to calls and messages. If you are unable to connect to Bluetooth, it is best to wait until you have arrived at your destination to pick up your phone and reply to notifications. If you are unable to wait, you should still pull over and stop driving before using your phone.

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