Driver Killed in Deerfield Truck Accident
The crash happened shortly after midnight on Waukegan Road in Deerfield, and the roadway stayed blocked for hours.
A driver was killed in a truck crash on Waukegan Road in Deerfield on November 9, according to Deerfield police.
The Overnight Crash on Waukegan Road
According to police, the collision took place shortly after midnight, at roughly 12:29 a.m., along the 1100 block of the road. Two vehicles were involved: a passenger vehicle and a box truck. Police said one of the two drivers did not survive. The person who died has not been publicly identified.
What Deerfield Police and the Coroner Are Doing
Deerfield police are investigating the crash. The Lake County Coroner's Office has become involved as well, and it is working to confirm who the person was and how the death occurred. No traffic citations or criminal charges have been announced. Emergency crews spent several hours at the scene. The roadway stayed blocked while officers processed the site and cleared debris, and it reopened to regular traffic early Monday morning.
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
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Lost someone in a crash like this?
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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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