SHILOH, IL – According to KMOV, a vehicle struck and killed an elderly man on Harman Ln near Raven Oak Dr Wednesay.
James J Bentivoglio, 66, was walking his dog when the collision occurred. First responders were called to the crash site around 8:45 p.m. They pronounced Bentivoglio dead at the scene of the accident. His dog also died in the collision.
Following the incident, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. Authorities do not believe impairment or speed were factors in the accident.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured by a vehicle while walking, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to make the streets of Shiloh safer for pedestrians or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis pedestrian accident attorneys.
