Drivers may find themselves heading the wrong way down a street for a variety of reasons. Drivers who are unfamiliar with a certain neighborhood may not be aware that a certain street is one-way. Or they may drive onto a street without seeing a one-way sign. Many wrong way drivers are simply not paying attention or may not be able to fully focus on the road. Some major causes of wrong-way driving include the following:
Drunk driving
Distracted driving
Fatigued driving
A driver unfamiliar with the area
Drivers purposely drive the wrong way as a shortcut
No matter why a driver heads the wrong way, doing so is incredibly dangerous. This is especially true on an expressway or interstate with high speed limits.
Wrong-way accidents are often head-on collisions. These crashes have double the force of impact than with a stationary object, like a stopped vehicle. The impact can be devastating, making head-on collisions some of the deadliest of all motor vehicle accidents.
There is no excuse for a distracted, impaired, or otherwise negligent driver who causes a head-on collision. If you suffered injuries, contact a wrong way accident attorney in Chicago.