Personal Injury Law

Chicago Fire Department Captain Dies in Automobile Crash on Tri-State Tollway

By Kris Briggs

A Chicago Fire Department captain died March 9, 2009 after his car touched another vehicle and he lost control. His car then crashed into the rear of a parked semi-trailer truck on the Tri-State Tollway, police report.

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Kevin Gray, 55, was a member of the Fire Department for over 20 years, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Quention Curtis. Gray was assigned to O?Hare International Airport and is survived by his wife and children.

The crash occurred about 6:40 a.m. near the Hinsdale Oasis exit on the southbound side of the highway, said police.

Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Mark Brzeczek said that two vehicles?a Ford Focus and a GMC Envoy?were ?driving aggressively? and touched. The Focus went out of control and slammed into the semi-trailer, which was stopped on the side of the highway.

Police investigators are speaking with the driver of the Envoy, but no criminal charges have been filed.

Car Accidents in Chicago

Unfortunately, accidents do happen on a regular basis in our city and across this country. Sometimes it is because of negligence on the part of another person. It is our mission to assist those who may have been injured or harmed due to the negligence of another driver. Whether your injuries consist of whiplash or burns to your head or neck, nerve damage or spinal chord injures, broken or dislocated a bones or limbs, or loss of life, our attorneys are specifically trained to assist you in your time of need.

Chicago Fire Department captain killed in crash on Tri-State Tollway, Chicago Tribune.com, March 10, 2009

Full post as published by Illinois Injury Law Blog on March 10, 2009 (boomark / email).