1 Killed in Kendall County Truck Accident
One person died when a semi-truck and another vehicle crashed on U.S. 52 in Lisbon Township on Tuesday afternoon, closing the highway for several hours.
Candice BondOne person was killed in a truck crash on U.S. 52 in Kendall County on October 20, according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. The crash closed the highway for several hours that afternoon.
Semi-Truck Crash on U.S. 52 in Lisbon Township
The sheriff's office said two vehicles were involved in a serious traffic crash around 1:13 p.m. on U.S. 52 in Lisbon Township, close to Church Road. One of the vehicles was a semi-truck, and one person died. Authorities did not say who was killed or which vehicle that person was in. Sheriff's deputies went to the scene, along with Illinois State Police.
U.S. 52 Closed During the Investigation
The sheriff's office said in a social media post around 2 p.m. that the roads would stay closed while investigators worked. It asked drivers to use alternate routes. Illinois State Police said the roadway was still closed as of 3:40 p.m. Authorities have not released further information, and the investigation continues.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Illinois usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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