Robert J. Corcoran, 45, killed after crashing into semi-truck at Route 53 and Manhattan Road in Elwood, IL
Modified Date:
Fri, 11/10/2017 - 3:25pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, April 15, 2015Elwood man killed in collision with truck
There were no initial indications drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash, police said.
Man killed in crash with semi in Elwood
Illinois State Police are investigating the crash. Elwood is located about 10 miles south of Joliet.
1 DEAD AFTER CRASH BETWEEN CAR, SEMI IN ELWOOD
Illinois State Police are investigating the cause of a deadly crash in southwest suburban Elwood.
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At about 10:45 p.m., Corcoran was heading south on Route 53 when he collided with an eastbound semi-truck on Manhattan Road. His car ended up pinned beneath the semi's trailer, and responders declared him dead at the scene. No one else was injured in the crash. We will add more details to this story as they become available.
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Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Robert J. Corcoran
Roadway:
Route 53 and Manhattan RoadCity:
Elwood, ILCounty:
Will County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
Comments
I know that guy and it is
I know that guy and it is said I sat in my room crying all day
THAT CORNER IS TERRIBLE.
THAT CORNER IS TERRIBLE. TRUCKS ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO BE ON MANHATTAN RD. THEY DO IT ANYWAY EVEN WITH A WEIGHT LIMIT. WHEN THEY GET TO RT.53 THEY NEVER STOP FOR A RED LIGHT. USUALLY THEY BLOW THEIR HORN AND KEEP RIGHT ON GOING. MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE ALMOST HIT ONE DAY. BUT GOD WAS WITH US AND WE MANAGED TO STOP. THERE ARE ALSO NO STREET MARKERS ON THAT STREET. AT NIGHT ITS VERY HARD TO SEE THE ROAD. SOMEONE NEEDS TO GET STREET MARKERS QUICKLY. BUT THAT TRUCK DRIVER SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN ON MANHATTAN ROAD. BOB WOULD STILL BE ALIVE. BUT THE TRUCK DRIVER BROKE THE RULES AND GOT AWAY WITH IT.
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