Eternal Investigation

[Jophiel]

As long as we were discussing the Illinois roadways...

Heading up I-55 northbound from the western suburbs to LSD, I passed a blue sign informing me that I was approaching an "Accident Investigation Site". Eventually, I reached a sign telling me that said site was off to the right, and that was the end of that. I didn't see any signs of an accident, but that doesn't mean anything - it's not like they leave cars sitting there for days while they investigate.

However, yesterday I was taking the same trip and the signs are still there. I should mention that it's been over a month now between the two trips. How long does it take to investigate an accident? Am I just misreading the signs and actually there's some permanent investigation site used for something? I think I remember seeing such signs around for a while in other places, but this is the one I immediately remember.

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"I guess it is possible for one person to make a difference, although most of the time they probably shouldn't."

[NanoByte]

Eternal investigation is insufficient. You must get recursive investigation. Get on the phone and ask the authorities to investigate why the signs are still up.

Ray

[Temujin]

This is a guess, but I'm pretty sure the signs mark a designated area for motorists to go if they've had a fender-bender and can still drive. Instead of exchanging info on the side of the expressway, they can pull off to the "accident investigation area" to chat. It's also a convenient place for cops to find you if you call them.

[DSYoungEsq]

Temujin is correct. The 'accident investigation site' is where the cars are taken so that the highway patrol (state police, etc) can 'investigate' the accident. I believe that even cars that need a tow are taken here as quickly as possible, to free up the freeway.

[Nickrz]

You can also pull over there if you suspect your last fart involved either a liquid or solid.

[Jophiel]

Ahhh.. Well, that makes some sense. Except that if I was in an accident two weeks ago, it'd of never occured to me to go to the Accident Investigation Area. I guess they need to get the word out.

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"I guess it is possible for one person to make a difference, although most of the time they probably shouldn't."