Woman Badly Hurt in I-55 Rollover

Infamous Steve February 12, 2013 at 06:42 pm

People drive like morons over there. I see it everyday on my way to work, when they get on 55 from Weber it is a mad dash to the fast lane.

gstvincent February 12, 2013 at 08:10 pm

Same thing when trying to exit onto Joliet Road from I55S. Not many use the on ramp that was constructed for those trying to enter onto I55S from 355. Accident waiting to happen. People need to learn to slow down.

gojo February 13, 2013 at 01:08 pm

Probably on her cell phone. I have been hit twice while idiots continue to text away.

gojo February 13, 2013 at 01:23 pm

Looks like cell phone related crashes are surpassing gun related injuries/deaths, but you won't see those stats in the media! Take away cell phones, not guns! Most of the people with guns use them responsibly. Most of the people with cell phones don't use them responsibly!

Jenny Thompson February 13, 2013 at 03:02 pm

The women that was injured is a friend of mine. I agree that something needs to be done. That stretch of road is awful.
Ellen thanks for your thoughts and I feel the same way. Gojo-I'm not even going to respond to your comments or waste my time reading them.

Dawn February 13, 2013 at 03:28 pm

It isn't just that stretch. The thing I've notice the last few years is people cutting in front of you but coming as close to your car as possible. It doesn't even matter if there is plenty of room in front of you, it is almost like a game.

Anonymous February 13, 2013 at 03:42 pm

gojo, I certainly hope that your comments are related to the person that cut that woman (my friend) off, and not to her - and even then, you clearly have no concern for the well-being of this poor woman or her family. She is the victim of this horrible accident, and as she goes into surgery this morning needs prayers and support, not a rant about cell phones and guns.

Infamous Steve February 13, 2013 at 07:00 pm

Agreed, had a motorcycle come flying past me the other day. I was doing 80 coming up on the bend before 126 gets of and this guy flies by doing 90-95 and cuts in front of me with like 3 feet between me and a semi. Things like that are daily now, I have noticed that 80 in the fast lane is no longer fast enough for most.

worried for my friend February 13, 2013 at 07:58 pm

Who ever this is I agree with you. This woman is very special to a lot of us and we are all hoping and praying her surgery goes well today.....Gojo.....I think you need to take a moment and think what it would be like if this crash involed someone you loved and not some stranger....try putting your self in the other persons shoes before you open your mouth!

Cynthia Long Smith February 13, 2013 at 10:30 pm

There is nothing in the text to indicate the driver at fault was a. a woman and b. on her cell phone. You are inventing stories.

lala February 13, 2013 at 10:32 pm

Seems like many drivers are just rude and don't care. Hope the woman is on the road to recovery.
Gojo - looks like you did not read and comprehend the story. She was cut off. Whether she was on her cell phone is irrelevant.

TRUTHHURTS February 14, 2013 at 12:02 am

On gojo's behalf, whom I know very well, the first story did not indicate the woman was cut off. I don't think he undertsood the "victim" the was female.Now, back to my two cents...I just want to say I am sick and tired of soccer mom's driving their minivans and texting. I see it all of the time. If they aren't driving and texting. I walk in to school to drop my preschoolers off and all I see his mom after mom sitting their texting. This crap SHOULD be banned, (oh yeah, that's right it is)and YES it is in the same category as guns. Every lame liberal wants to blame guns for every death, when you have to look at traffic fatalities that involve the use of a cell phone, or distracted driving. I see jag bags reading, eating, talking, texting while oblivious to what is going on around them. A car traveling 80 mph can ruin alot of people's days, when you are not paying attention. AND to lala, it is against the law to be on the phone while driving, unless you have a hands free device. If she was on the phone, maybe she wasn't paying attention when the person allegedly cut her off. You only get one side of a story with the media.

lala February 14, 2013 at 12:39 am

I agree she does not belong on the phone nor does anyone while driving. You do have a point that perhaps she was not paying attention. Next time you are leaving school, check out all the parents on phones in the school zones, which is also illegal. I just wish the woman well and don't feel anyone should be blaming her since we don't know all the facts.

lala February 14, 2013 at 12:41 am

And just saw this. Happened 15 minutes ago.
Romeoville, I-55 @ Weber Rd, Romeoville companies on scene of a Pin-in MVA. 1 Patient, 3 refusals. Lanes blocked, ISP due. IC 171

Nancy V February 14, 2013 at 01:24 am

How many people loss there lifes because of the idiots that drive the wrong way most of them are drunk drivers. In this case who ever happened to do this to this poor women has no feeling for others safety. I wonder why I don't drive Any of express way because the half the IDIOTS on them think they are driving RT 66 Raceway..... Prays go out to women hurt in this accident..

keepinitreal February 14, 2013 at 01:52 am

People, get off the phones. No need to be texting. I texted years ago. Been there, done that! Stop playing games on the phone, get a life. I never understood why we have millions of people buried in their phones!

Charmaine February 14, 2013 at 03:02 am

I hope they find person that cut my cousin off and causing her in pains and went through surgery. No one should not have to go through what my cousin went through or anyone else.
What comes around goes around to person that was in wrong for getting away.

DrealDT February 14, 2013 at 07:12 am

I guess you guys didn't pay attention to infamous Steve he doing 80 what may be 55-65 and even at them speed it dangerous and you going 80 not safe

blochucnks February 14, 2013 at 01:22 pm

Apparently, you are the moron. You are one of "those" doing 80 mph as you just admitted it.

blochucnks February 14, 2013 at 01:23 pm

infamous steve thinks he is above the law anyway!

Infamous Steve February 14, 2013 at 02:21 pm

Damn right I do Blochucks. Now if you owned a motor vehicle you would know that 80 is a must in the fast lane just to keep people from riding your ass. And that doesn't work everyday. It's either that or get stuck in the other two lanes behind all these damn soccer moms or semis.

james kellett February 14, 2013 at 04:41 pm

I really dont care what she was doing or not doing, the fact of the matter is a good person was injured and needs prayers, not all the ranting, blaming, or whatever.. grow up people there is a time and a place for everything and this time is reserved for good thoughts for her and her family, not bashing.

Mark February 15, 2013 at 11:32 am

Hello Jenny,
I saw this accident, called 911 and pulled over to try and help your friend. How is she doing now? Do you have any updates?

Jenny Thompson February 19, 2013 at 02:00 pm

Thanks Mark for helping my friend. She is doing good. She had to have surgery and is going to a rehab facility. She may need more surgery down the line. But she is with us and is keeping her head up and smiling and cracking jokes. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.