Rockton, IL (May 2, 2020) – A Rockford man, 27, and a Chicago man, 28, were both killed following a vehicle near Rockton, Illinois on Saturday morning, May 2nd. The crash occurred on I-90 WB near the Rockton Road Tollbooth. According to local sources, the accident occurred at around 1:30 a.m.
Winnebago County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene at around 3 a.m. Several lanes on I-90 WB were shut down following the collision. The identities of the deceased parties haven’t been released at this time.
At this time, the Illinois State Police is investigating the cause of the accident.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Deadly Car Crashes in Illinois
Across the country, car accidents are the primary cause of death. In Illinois, two people were killed on average each day in collisions in 2011, with 835 fatal crashes reported that year. Nine people were injured in crashes each hour.
The grief and devastation of losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is nearly unbearable. Surviving family members may be able to recover lost compensation by pursuing a wrongful death claim. In a wrongful death lawsuit, a representative of the decedent’s estate – usually a close family member – seeks damages from those at fault for the person’s death.
At Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd., we understand the grief and pain that families experience when a family member is killed. While no amount of money can bring back a lost family member, a wrongful death claim can help families address the financial difficulties associated with the accident. Contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 to see what our Illinois wrongful death lawyers can do for you.
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