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Belleville, IL – Johnny Hayes Fatally Struck at IL-161 & Lebanon Ave

by | Nov 6, 2020 | Car Accidents

Belleville, IL (November 6, 2020) – A man was fatally struck in Belleville in a deadly pedestrian accident on Wednesday, November 4. 

The site of the collision was reportedly located near the intersection of IL-161 and Lebanon Avenue. According to local sources, 40-year-old Johnny Hayes of Belleville was hit by a silver Saturn sport-utility vehicle at around 10 p.m. that evening. Emergency responders were called to the site of the accident to render aid to the involved parties. 

Hayes suffered from fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. No charges have been filed at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the deadly pedestrian accident is currently underway. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Johnny Hayes at this time.

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Illinois 

Belleville, IL - Johnny Hayes Fatally Struck at IL-161 & Lebanon Ave

Pedestrians have little protecting them from the full impact of a serious collision, and this means that pedestrian accidents are over-represented in national roadway fatalities each year. Statistics show that pedestrians are roughly 1.5 times more likely to be killed in the event of a crash compared to a passenger vehicle occupant. In 2017, a total of 5,977 pedestrians were killed in car crashes nationwide, with a pedestrian dying every 88 minutes on average. 

A wrongful death lawsuit can be brought by a family member when a loved one has died due to the negligent behavior of another person. There are many potential situations that may warrant a wrongful death suit in Illinois, including a car accident, medical malpractice, or even nursing home negligence. Illinois state law allows a victim’s family or estate to recover compensation in the event of a wrongful death in order to recover from damages resulting from the loss of a loved one.

If you believe that your loved one’s death may have been caused by another person’s negligence, you need to consult with an experienced Illinois wrongful death attorney. Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. will make sure that your interests and legal rights are protected through every step of the legal process, and our years of experience means we can help you construct a strong case. Contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 if you’ve lost a loved one in a deadly Illinois pedestrian accident

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