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Champaign Co, IL – Bettykay Benningfield Injured in DUI Crash on IL-47

by | Nov 11, 2020 | Car Accidents, Injuries

Champaign Co, IL (November 11, 2020) – A woman was injured following a multi-vehicle collision involving an alleged drunk driver in Champaign County on Tuesday morning, November 10. 

The crash reportedly occurred on IL-47 near 3300 North at around 4:30 a.m. that morning. Local authorities reported that a truck driven by 45-year-old Nelson Towery of Pekin, Illinois was stopped in the northbound lanes of the highway for unknown reasons with his lights off. A semi-truck driven by 66-year-old Adetunji Adegoke of Woodridge, Illinois swerved in order to avoid colliding with the vehicle. 

The trailer being towed by Adegoke detached and blocked traffic on the roadway. A southbound sport-utility vehicle driven by 66-year-old Bettykay Benningfield of Gibson City, Illinois collided with the detached trailer. Benningfield was taken to a nearby medical facility for the treatment of sustained injuries. 

Towery was cited for driving under the influence of drugs, improper stopping on a roadway, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. An ongoing investigation into the crash is currently underway. 

Our thoughts are with Bettykay Benningfield and her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

DUI Collisions in Illinois

Champaign Co, IL - Bettykay Benningfield Injured in DUI Crash on IL-47

Drunk driving is a serious safety concern across the United States, including right here in Illinois. Each year, more than 10,000 people are killed in collisions involving drunk drivers. In 2016, a total of 10,497 people in the United States were killed in DUI collisions nationwide, accounting for nearly 28% of traffic fatalities that year. On average, 30 people are killed daily in DUI collisions, with one death occurring every 50 minutes. 

What you do the moments after an Illinois car accident 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 Illinois 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 Kmlltdlaw.com, 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 an Illinois car accident, contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 to discuss your case today.

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