Effingham, IL (June 18, 2020) – An 80-year-old Effingham woman was killed following a head-on collision on Wednesday morning, June 17th. The crash occurred on I-70 WB at around 11:10 a.m. Initial reports revealed that a 2014 Toyota Rav 4 crossed the median, colliding head-on with a 2010 Ford Edge.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as Karen Condron, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Ford were hospitalized for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. No further updates are currently available.
The Illinois State Police is currently investigating the crash.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Karen Condron at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Head-On Accidents in Illinois
Head-on crashes are some of the deadliest collisions. While only accounting for less than 2% of reported crashes, head-on accidents are responsible for nearly 10% of fatal crashes. According to the Federal Highway Administration, head-on crashes have a 58% fatality rate.
Family members are often left reeling after a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to the negligence of another. It’s natural to want to grieve, and pursuing a lawsuit is usually the least of their concerns. However, a Illinois wrongful death lawsuit can potentially help your family recover financial compensation resulting from your devastating loss.
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