St Charles, IL (October 11, 2020) – An 88-year-old woman was killed after being struck in a hit-and-run accident in St. Charles on Friday, October 9.
According to reports from local authorities, the woman was crossing at N. 3rd Street at the time of the deadly accident. The woman was in a wheelchair when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle on the roadway. The driver involved in the crash fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
The driver of the car was described as a white male in a black t-shirt. The vehicle involved in the accident is believed to be a 2016 Dodge Ram pickup truck. Authorities later found the driver, identified as 23-year-old Andrew J. Jensen of St. Charles, and took him into custody. At this time, no further information on the accident has been provided.
The identity of the deceased victim has not been provided. An ongoing investigation into the crash is underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Hit-&-Run Accidents in Illinois
Hit-and-run crashes happen at an alarming rate across the country, and the rate of deadly hit-and-run accidents are increasing dramatically. There were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents reported in the United States in 2015. That year, a hit-and-run crash took place every 43 seconds on average. There were 2,049 fatal hit-and-run accidents reported nationwide in 2016, the highest figure on record.
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 an Illinois 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 the 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 Illinois wrongful death lawyers can do for you.
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