Effingham, IL (January 21, 2020) – Emergency responders arrived at the scene of a two-vehicle accident in Effingham on Thursday, January 16th. The crash took place near the corner of South 4th Street and West Fayette Avenue at around 1 p.m. Authorities at the scene were present to render aid to those injured in the accident.
The circumstances of the crash aren’t known at this time. According to initial reports, a driver failed to yield at the light and was hit by another car. The severity of the resulting injuries wasn’t disclosed.
No other updates have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the crash is currently in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Illinois Red-Light Accidents
Tens of thousands of people are injured each year due to red-light runners. In 2017, 890 people were killed in red-light collisions in the United States. More than half of those fatalities were pedestrians or cyclists.
Traffic signals are meant to keep everyone on the road safe. However, many drivers fail to obey these signals, causing serious collisions throughout the state of Illinois. Reckless drivers such as these can be held responsible with the help of an Illinois car crash attorney.
Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. is here to protect your right to compensation. We want to help you recover after being seriously injured by another driver. Give us a call at 877-930-2551 to discuss your case today.
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