A deadly auto accident in Fairview Heights, Illinois took the life of a twelve-year-old passenger on Saturday morning. The girl’s mother was transported to St. Louis University Hospital with extensive injuries, but was released Saturday afternoon.
The wrongful death occurred when a young man drove his vehicle over the median and hit the other car head-on. Police believe that drugs may have been a factor in the crash, and are asking prosecutors to consider aggravated homicide and DUI-related charges.
The middle school the girl attended plans to have social workers, guidance counselors, and meetings at the start of the school week to help teachers and students alike cope with this tragedy.
Accidents are always sudden and unexpected, but when an individual chooses to drive under the influence, the word “accident” no longer applies. Tragedies like this one are all the more tragic when they could have been prevented.
If one of your loved ones was killed in a car accident in Illinois because of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, you deserve justice and compensation to help you cope through this difficult time. Please contact the experienced auto accident and wrongful death attorneys at The Law Offices of Thaddeus M. Bond Jr. & Associates today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.
