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Chicago, IL – Four Injured in Hit-&-Run Accident at Lake St & Ashland Ave

by | Oct 18, 2020 | Car Accidents, Injuries

Chicago, IL (October 18, 2020) – Four people were injured in a hit-and-run collision in the Near West Side of Chicago on Friday night, October 17. 

The crash reportedly occurred near the intersection of Lake Street and Ashland Avenue at around 10:39 p.m. that evening. According to local reports, a 22-year-old man was driving a white Audi when he was struck by a white Dodge Durango near the intersection. Four occupants inside the Audi were injured. 

All four occupants were taken to a nearby medical facility for the treatment of sustained injuries. According to local sources, the man driving the Audi knew the other driver and had argued with him earlier that evening. No further information on the crash is currently available. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is currently in progress. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Hit-&-Run Accidents in Chicago

Chicago, IL - Four Injured in Hit-&-Run Accident at Lake St & Ashland Ave

Hit-and-run collisions are traumatic experiences that can leave victims with serious injuries. There were a total of 737,100 hit-and-run collisions reported across the country in 2015, with a hit-and-run accident taking place every 43 seconds on average. Hit-and-run fatalities are on the rise nationwide. In 2016, there were 2,049 fatal hit-and-runs reported across the country, the highest figure on record. 

What you do the moments after a Chicago car crash is of critical importance, and injured victims have to make sure that they make the right decisions in order to recover the full value of their injury claim. Many crash victims are unsure of how to get the compensation they need to recover after a serious car accident in Illinois, and this can leave them feeling alone and confused. In some cases, injured parties can consult with a qualified Chicago car crash attorney to discuss their next steps to take to pursue a claim and recover deserved compensation.

When you or a loved one is injured, it is extremely serious, and action must be taken immediately. At /, we understand the claim process and how crucial it is for our clients, and it forms our entire approach. Our legal team will fight to make sure that you earn the compensation you deserve after being seriously injured in an Illinois car crash. If you have been unfairly injured in a Chicago car accident, contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 to discuss your case today. 

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