Capron, IL (December 31, 2024) – The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating following a deadly hit-and-run crash that took place on Sunday morning.
Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were called to the 11000 block of Route 173 east of Capron for an accident with injuries. When authorities arrived, they said they found a male pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle lying on the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Boone County Coroner’s Office. His identity is not being released until the family has been notified.
Investigators say the vehicle that hit the pedestrian left the scene but has since been located. In the meantime, no further details were released, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s loved ones.
Pedestrian Deaths in Chicagoland
Despite being one of the few completely walkable cities in the nation, Chicago’s streets nonetheless pose a threat to pedestrians. Preliminary data suggests that pedestrian fatalities in traffic crashes may have reached their highest level in 50 years during the last year, according to local authorities.
Nearly 200 pedestrians lost their lives in recent car crashes, which is more than 20% greater than the number that died the year before. Interestingly, hit-and-runs accounted for 40% of deadly pedestrian crashes, and 80% of serious and fatal pedestrian occurrences occurred in Chicago alone, within 125 feet of an intersection. Naturally, if a victim or a family member has been hurt in a collision, they need legal help from a Chicago pedestrian accident lawyer immediately.
After your loved one has been tragically killed in a pedestrian collision, the team at The Romaker Law Firm is ready to fight for justice on your behalf and that of your family. Insurance companies will try to take advantage of your loved one’s accident in order to reduce the amount of money you owe. Fortunately, the Romaker Law Firm offers free consultations with its car accident lawyers in the Chicago region.
We have assisted bereaved Illinois and Chicago families for over two decades in obtaining the fair compensation they require to cover their losses following a collision that ended in the death of a beloved family member. Contact our car accident lawyer in Capron at 312-377-7000 to learn how to move forward with your life after a major car accident.
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