Car Accidents Head On Crash Kills 1 Injures 1

Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | November 7, 2019

Many families have been forced to mourn the untimely loss of someone close following a fatal collision. Those who suffer such loss in car accidents involving a negligent driver may be left in search of answers and in some cases, the surviving family members of the deceased may wish to pursue accountability through the civil justice system. One person has died and another suffered severe injuries during a recent accident in Illinois.

Illinois State Police say they responded to reports of a head-on crash at around 6:30 a.m. on a recent Sunday. According to reports, the collision occurred when, for reasons that remain unclear, the driver of a southbound car suddenly drifted into oncoming lanes of traffic. The car proceeded to collide with an oncoming vehicle head-on shortly thereafter.

Authorities have advised that the driver of the first car suffered major injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the second vehicle reportedly passed away at the scene. Although an investigation into the incident has been initiated, no further information was provided. It remains unclear what might have caused the driver of the first car to veer into the path of oncoming traffic.

Those who suffer the loss of a loved one in car accidents may wish to know more about the available options with which to pursue restitution, but the civil justice system can be complex. Following such a loss, a person in Illinois could find it helpful to seek legal counsel for insight on the best course of action with which to proceed. Seeking guidance early on could help place a person in a much better position to pursue the full amount of restitution entitled through a wrongful death claim.

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