Chicago, IL (August 7, 2020) – A collision in the Chicago area left one person dead and four others seriously injured on Monday, August 3. The collision occurred on IL-110 (Eisenhower Expressway) near S. Paulina Street at around 12:55 p.m.
Initial reports revealed that the accident involved two vehicles, a 2007 white Infiniti and a 2015 blue Mitsubishi. The two vehicles were reportedly traveling eastbound on Interstate 290 when the Infiniti rear-ended the Mitsubishi for unknown reasons. The driver of the Infiniti lost control, left the roadway, and crashed into a tree on a nearby embankment.
The Illinois State Police reported that a 19-year-old passenger in the Infiniti was killed in the crash. The 19-year-old man from Madison, Wisconsin and another 19-year-old passenger from Chicago were transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
The 56-year-old Hanover Park woman driving the Mitsubishi and her 18-year-old female passenger were also injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. The injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
An ongoing investigation into the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Chicago
People are killed and injured every day in crashes across Illinois. Data from the Illinois Department of Transportation reveals that there were 281,788 crashes reported across the state in 2011, an average of 772 collisions happening each day. There were 835 fatal car accidents reported in Illinois that year, contributing to the deaths of 918 people. That is an average of two people being killed in deadly Illinois car accidents each year.
The grief and devastation of losing a loved one due to another’s negligence are nearly unbearable. Surviving family members often take on damages resulting from the accident, and they may be able to recover lost compensation by pursuing a wrongful death claim with the help of an experienced Illinois personal injury attorney. In a Chicago wrongful death claim, a representative of the decedent’s estate — usually a close family member — seeks damages from those at fault for the person’s death to obtain compensation for damages.
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, an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit can help families address the financial difficulties associated with a deadly Chicago car accident. Our legal team is dedicated to making sure that each of our clients recovers the compensation they deserve after losing a loved one. Contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 to see what our Chicago wrongful death lawyers can do for you.
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