Wauconda, IL (August 9, 2024) – Illinois State Police said that a pedestrian was struck and killed in Wauconda on Wednesday night, August 7.
Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded at about 9:00 p.m. to Route 12 and Old Rand Road in unincorporated Wauconda and found a 39-year-old man from Arlington Heights critically injured after being hit by a car.
The man did not have a pulse, and a deputy performed CPR, and the man regained a pulse before being transported to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, where he later died. He was later identified as 39-year-old Pablo Campuzano-Reynoso of Arlington Heights by the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said a Toyota Camry driven by a 68-year-old McHenry man was driving north on Route 12 when the pedestrian was crossing the road. Concerning the Camry driver, he was not injured. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Team is investigating the crash.
We offer our sincere condolences to Pablo Campuzano-Reynoso’s loved ones.
Pedestrian Accidents in Chicago
Even though Chicago is one of the few truly walkable metropolises in our country, pedestrians continue to encounter danger on its thoroughfares. Local authorities estimate that the number of pedestrian fatalities in traffic collisions over the past year may have peaked at its highest level in half a century, based on preliminary data.
A total of nearly 200 pedestrians died in recent vehicle collisions, representing an increase of more than 20% compared to the previous year. Notably, 40% of fatal pedestrian collisions were caused by hit-and-runs, while 80% of severe and fatal pedestrian incidents transpired in Chicago alone, close to an intersection of 125 feet or less. Of course, it is critical that victims or their families seek immediate legal counsel from a Chicago car accident attorney if they or a member of their family has been injured in a collision.
The Romaker Law Firm’s staff is prepared to advocate for justice on behalf of you and your family after a pedestrian collision. Insurance companies will attempt to minimize the amount of money you are owed by capitalizing on your crash. Fortunately, you can schedule a free consultation with our Wauconda-area auto accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm today. We have assisted Illinois state bereaved families and Chicago residents in obtaining the just compensation they require to cover their losses following a collision for over two decades.
Contact our car accident lawyer in Wauconda at 312-377-7000 to learn how to move forward with your life after a tragic accident has claimed the life of a beloved family member. Trust our efficient legal team to handle all the legal complexities of your case while you recover emotionally from your terrible loss.
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