Mannheim RoadSunday, December 7, 2025

Des Plaines crash: US Postal Service truck crashes head-on into car on Mannheim Road, killing 65-year-old Laurie Jensen: Police

Des Plaines crash: US Postal Service truck crashes head-on into car on Mannheim Road, killing 65-year-old Laurie Jensen: Police

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Key Facts

Location

Mannheim Road

Date & Time

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Roads / Highways

Mannheim Road

Vehicles Involved

US Postal Service truck (US Postal Service), car

Fatalities

1

Responding Agencies

Police

News Sources

1 source

These details are from publicly available news coverage and may not include every fact in the official police report.

Full Incident Report

On December 7, 2025, a US Postal Service truck collided head-on with a car on Mannheim Road in Des Plaines, resulting in the death of 65-year-old Laurie Jensen. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.

DES PLAINES, IL - December 7, 2025

A tragic head-on collision occurred on Mannheim Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The crash involved a US Postal Service truck and a car, leading to the death of 65-year-old Laurie Jensen, the driver of the car. The exact time of the crash has not been provided, and the cause is not specified in the reports.

Key Facts

  • Crash date & time: December 7, 2025, time not specified
  • Location: Mannheim Road, Des Plaines, IL
  • Type of crash: Head-on collision
  • Vehicles involved: US Postal Service truck, car
  • Fatalities: 1 (Laurie Jensen, 65)
  • Responding agencies: Police
  • Source(s): ABC7 Chicago

Crash Overview

The crash occurred on Mannheim Road in Des Plaines, Illinois. According to reports, a US Postal Service truck collided head-on with a car driven by Laurie Jensen. The specific sequence of events leading to the collision has not been detailed in the available reports.

Emergency responders, including local police, arrived at the scene to manage the situation. Unfortunately, Laurie Jensen, aged 65, was pronounced deceased as a result of the collision. The reports do not specify any other injuries or fatalities related to the crash.

News Coverage (1 Source)

ABC7 ChicagoDec 7, 2025

Des Plaines crash: US Postal Service truck crashes head-on into car on Mannheim Road, killing 65-year-old Laurie Jensen: Police

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If You Were Involved

1

Seek medical attention

Even if you feel fine, some injuries may not be immediately apparent.

2

Document everything

Take photos, gather witness information, and keep all medical records.

3

Get the police report

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4

Know your rights

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5

Consult an attorney

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Without this report, proving fault becomes significantly harder. Even if you don't plan to file a lawsuit, having the official record protects you if the other party's insurance disputes your account.

Disclaimer: This information is compiled from publicly available news sources and may be incomplete or updated as investigations continue. For official records, contact the law-enforcement agency that handled the crash.

Last updated: January 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM

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