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Christian Co, IL – Two Killed in Head-On Collision on IL-104

by | Oct 5, 2020 | Car Accidents, Injuries

Christian Co, IL (October 5, 2020) – A head-on collision Saturday, October 3, in Christian County resulted in the death of two drivers. 

Local sources revealed that the accident occurred on IL-104 WB west of Kincaid Lake. According to a report from the Illinois State Police, a blue 2018 Ford was traveling west on the highway when it crossed into the path of an eastbound white 2020 Chevrolet. Statements revealed that both drivers were killed in the collision. 

The accident occurred that afternoon at around 2:02 p.m. The roadway was closed following the accident while emergency responders were present. At this time, the identities of the deceased parties have not been reported at this time.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Deadly Head-On Crashes in Illinois 

Christian Co, IL - Two Killed in Head-On Collision on IL-104

Certain types of collisions are more likely to inflict fatal injuries. Each year, head-on crashes are responsible for nearly 10% of reported roadway fatalities in the United States, despite only making up around 2% of reported crashes. According to the Federal Highway Administration, head-on crashes have a nearly 58% fatality rate, considerably higher than other types of crashes. In most cases, these accidents are attributed to the negligence of other drivers. 

Family members are often left reeling after a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to the negligence of another, and recovering can be a difficult battle for surviving family members who are left to pick up the pieces. It is only natural to want to grieve, and pursuing a lawsuit is usually the least of their concerns. However, an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit can potentially help your family recover financial compensation resulting from your devastating loss. 

At /, we take the utmost care and deliberation to do everything possible to obtain compensation for our clients after they have suffered the loss of a dear family member. Our Illinois wrongful death attorneys can support your family through this difficult time and bring you some peace of mind while making sure that the at-fault party is held responsible. Contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 if you have unfairly lost a family member in a deadly Illinois car accident

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.

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