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Crash #2015170206 Crash #2015170206
Fatalities 1
State ILLINOIS
County COOK
City CHICAGO
Date April 29, 2015
Time 5:35 a.m.
Location(41.8423139, -87.6580778) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 I-55
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 3
Number of Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 6
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 6
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 2915
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Rear
At Intersection Yes
Relation to Junction Entrance/Exit Ramp Related
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Not Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 5
EMS Notified Minute 38
Crash Related FactorRegular Congestion
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 25 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Serious Injury (A)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Combination
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeUnknown Test Type (Since 2009)
Alcohol Test ResultAC Test Performed, Results Unknown
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedReported as Unknown if Tested
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #2 in Vehicle #1 Person #2 in Vehicle #1
Age 28 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseRestraint Used - Type Unknown
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathApril
Day of Death29
Year of Death2015
Hour of Death6
Minute of Death45
Lag Hours1
Lag Minutes10
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 54 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseRestraint Used - Type Unknown
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #2 in Vehicle #2 Person #2 in Vehicle #2
Age 53 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseRestraint Used - Type Unknown
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #3 in Vehicle #2 Person #3 in Vehicle #2
Age 47 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
Seating PositionSecond Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseRestraint Used - Type Unknown
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 60 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseRestraint Used - Type Unknown
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Ford
Body Type Large Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Full Size” and “Large”)
NCSA Model 422
Registration State Illinois
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN 1FMEU18W9VLA
Model Year 1997
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 55
Travel Speed 83
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Illinois
Driver Zip Code 60632
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Suspended
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle No Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 66
Driver Weight 155
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 2
Month of Oldest Violation April
Year of Oldest Violation 2014
Month of Newest Violation February
Year of Newest Violation 2015
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Entrance/Exit Ramp
Total Lanes in Roadway One Lane
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Changing Lanes
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Over the Lane Line on Right Side of Travel Lane
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY II: SAME TRAFFICWAY, SAME DIRECTION - CONFIGURATION D: REAR END - Slower
Driver Related Factor Improper or Erratic Lane Changing
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Driver Related Factor Following Improperly
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations Driving While Intoxicated (Alcohol or Drugs) or BAC Above Limit (Any Detectable BAC for CDLs)
Moving Violations Speeding (Above the Speed Limit)
Moving Violations Speed Greater Than Reasonable and Prudent (Not Necessarily Over the Limit)
Moving Violations Improper Use of Lane (Enter of 3-Lane Road, HOV Designated Lane)
Moving Violations Driving While License Withdrawn (Since 2014)
Moving Violations Driving Uninsured Vehicle
Moving Violations Failure to Require Restraint Use (by Self or Passenger)
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Reported as Unknown if Distracted
Driver Impaired Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 3
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Dodge
Body Type Light Pickup
NCSA Model 482
Registration State Illinois
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 3C6UR5FL0EG2
Model Year 2014
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 55
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 6 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Not Reported
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Illinois
Driver Zip Code 60459
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 64
Driver Weight 160
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Entrance/Exit Ramp
Total Lanes in Roadway One Lane
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Adjacent Lane (Same Direction) Over Left Lane Line
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY II: SAME TRAFFICWAY, SAME DIRECTION - CONFIGURATION D: REAR END - Slower, Going Straight
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Reported as Unknown if Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Honda
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 31
Registration State Illinois
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN JHMES96645S0
Model Year 2005
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 55
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 6 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Not Reported
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Illinois
Driver Zip Code 60439
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height 73
Driver Weight 200
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 1
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation November
Year of Oldest Violation 2012
Month of Newest Violation November
Year of Newest Violation 2012
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Entrance/Exit Ramp
Total Lanes in Roadway One Lane
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Adjacent Lane (Same Direction) Over Left Lane Line
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Other Crash Type
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Reported as Unknown if Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of Impact6 O'Clock
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactReported as Unknown
Sequence of EventsConcrete Traffic Barrier
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of ImpactReported as Unknown
Sequence of EventsConcrete Traffic Barrier
Event #6 Event #6
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRe-Entering Highway
Event #7 Event #7
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactReported as Unknown
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #3
Area Of Impact6 O'Clock
Event #8 Event #8
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsFire/Explosion

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