Cahokia Car Accident Kills One Teenager, Another Wounded
A car veered onto a sidewalk, striking two Cahokia teens, killing one and injuring another as they were walking to a friend’s house. According to this report, an 18-year-old male and 17-year-old female were walking between the 700 and 800 blocks of Falling Springs Road near Cahokia around 7:50 in the evening when a car left the road and traveled along the sidewalk where it struck the 18-year-old male victim. Cahokia Police officials are still investigating the car accident in Illinois, but reports state that the vehicle dragged the male victim about 100 feet until the car hit a tree.
The female victim sustained bone fractures and received treatment at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis.
The male victim’s family has been unable to make funeral arrangements because they cannot afford to pay for the costs of a funeral. According to the report, a family friend established a trust for the funeral costs at a local bank.
Law enforcement officials have not issued any charges related to the car accident, but expect to after completion of a report from an accident reconstruction team investigating the incident. It is unknown whether the driver was ill, driving recklessly or under the influence of drugs and alcohol, but the evidence suggests that the driver was negligent in the operation of the vehicle.
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In the unfortunate event that a life is lost, they can help the victim’s family recover damages to pay for funeral expenses, loss of income, loss of companionship, and other damages related to the accident. They work on a contingency-fee basis, which means that they don’t charge any fees unless you receive compensation for your injuries or loss. To schedule a free consultation with the experienced Illinois personal injury lawyers, call Page Cagle today at 866-620-5757.
