Personal Injury Law

Chicago Hit and Run Accident Charged to Waukegan Driver

By Kris Briggs

A Waukegan, IL driver has been charged in connection with a deadly hit and run crash that killed Patty Kuntz, 45, of Aurora.

Frederick Washington, 24, is charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident. He?s also charged with obstructing justice and driving on a suspended license.

On Sunday, September 27, Kuntz was walking in a crosswalk on Lake Street in Aurora. Police say Washington did not stop after hitting her but turned himself in a couple of hours later. Police say Washington initially told them he was rear-ended by another vehicle.

Man charged in deadly hit-and-run crash, ABCLocal.com, September 29, 2009

Car Accidents in Chicago

Unfortunately, car accidents occur regularly in Chicago and across the country. Sometimes it is because of negligence on the part of another person. It is our mission to assist those who may have been injured or harmed due to the negligence of another driver. Whether your injuries consist of whiplash or burns to your head or neck, nerve damage or spinal chord injures, broken or dislocated a bones or limbs, or loss of life, our attorneys are specifically trained to assist you in your time of need.

Full post as published by Illinois Injury Law Blog on September 30, 2009 (boomark / email).