3 Injured in Waterman Car Accident
Three people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a Saturday morning crash on Illinois Route 23.
Three people were injured in a car crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 23 and Lee Road in Waterman on Nov. 7, according to DeKalb County deputies.
What Happened at Route 23 and Lee Road
Deputies were called to the intersection a little before 10 a.m. on Saturday. The driver of a Chevrolet Equinox, Harold Erlenbach, 80, of Waterman, was hurt along with his passenger. Investigators said the Chevrolet moved into the path of a Ford Escape heading south at the stop sign, and the two vehicles collided. The driver of the Ford was also hurt. All three people were taken to a local hospital, none of them with life-threatening injuries, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.
What the DeKalb County Review Shows
A crash report has been prepared, and investigators said Erlenbach received a citation for failure to yield at the stop sign. No other citations or charges have been announced.
Which agency investigates often depends on where the crash happened. Highway crashes are often handled by state police or highway patrol, and crashes on city streets by local officers.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- rockfordnewsfirst.com, “3 hurt after 2 SUVs collide in DeKalb County”
Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Illinois usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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