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Chicago, IL – Man Struck, Killed by Semi-Truck on I-290

by | Mar 23, 2020 | Uncategorized

Chicago, IL (March 23, 2020) – A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a semi-truck on Chicago’s West Side in Austin. The accident took place on I-290 near Central Avenue late Sunday night near midnight on March 22nd. Authorities responded to the scene to render aid to the injured party.

Despite efforts from emergency responders, the 27-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unknown if the driver of the semi remained at the scene. The cause of the crash isn’t known at this time.

An ongoing investigation is being handled by the Illinois State Police.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Pedestrian Crashes in Chicago

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Due to the severity of pedestrian accidents, many pedestrians are killed by reckless drivers. When the vehicle is traveling 40 miles per hour, the chance of death for a pedestrian rises to 85 percent. This means that highway pedestrian accidents are often deadly.

Any car crash can be traumatic. When someone is killed, it’s just devastating, especially for their families. In some cases, surviving family members can recover lost compensation with the help of a qualified Illinois wrongful death attorney.

At Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd., we believe in helping those who are handling the aftermath fo a deadly crash. We want to ensure that you and your family are protected. Give us a call at 877-930-2551 to see how we can help.

Note: As a result of the secondary sources that were used to complete this post, the information included within has not been independently verified by our own staff and may include misinformation. If you read something that, to your knowledge, is incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible and we will correct the inaccuracy.

Disclaimer: As members of the local Chicago and broader Illinois community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. You should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

 

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