Elk Grove Village, IL — March 26, 2025, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 7:45 p.m. in the 200 block of Devon Avenue.
Authorities said a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze hit the back end of a 2024 Freightliner semi-truck that had just turned out of a parking lot.
The Chevrolet drive, a 73-year-old man, was hospitalized with serious injuries after being extricated from his car, according to authorities. His name has not been made public at this time.
The truck driver, who was not injured, was cited for failing to yield while turning left, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
There’s a lot to learn from low-speed, local crashes like this one in Elk Grove Village, even if they don’t involve highways or pileups. According to reports, a semi-truck was pulling out of a parking lot onto Devon Avenue when a passing vehicle — a driver in a Chevrolet Cruze — hit the back of the trailer. The driver had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Police cited the truck driver for failing to yield while turning left.
That citation tells us something important: this wasn’t just a case of poor timing or bad luck. It suggests the truck driver entered the roadway in a way that didn’t leave enough room for approaching traffic to stop or swerve. This kind of situation happens more than people realize, especially on commercial streets where large trucks are constantly entering and exiting driveways to warehouses or retail centers.
A trailer pulled partially into the road can be a serious hazard, especially at night when it’s harder to judge depth or spot a trailer that might not be well-lit or clearly visible. Even with reflective markings or required lights, not all trailers are easy to see, especially when the background is cluttered or poorly lit, as is often the case in industrial corridors like this one.
The fact that this happened in a low-speed zone doesn’t make it any less dangerous. In fact, lower-speed roads often give drivers a false sense of security. They assume other vehicles will have more time to react, and sometimes they take risks they wouldn’t take in faster traffic. The problem is “slow” doesn’t mean “safe” when it comes to large trucks and limited visibility.
This incident is another reminder that a truck’s size and complexity demand a higher level of care when it comes to basic driving maneuvers like turning onto a street. It’s not enough to look both ways and go. If there’s any doubt about whether the truck can complete the turn before traffic arrives, the right move is to wait. Because when a driver miscalculates in a vehicle that size, it’s often others who pay the price.
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