FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL – A female driver fatally struck a pedestrian on IL 161 near Old Lincoln Trail Monday, according to Fox 2 Now.
The driver called 911 after hitting the victim around 9:30 p.m.
Police released the driver after she provided her account of what transpired. They do not believe impairment was a factor in the incident.
Authorities will release the name of the victim once their family has been notified of their death.
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 in a motor vehicle collision, 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 Fairview Heights safe 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.
