1 Killed, 1 Injured in Rolling Meadows Car Accident
A car hit a tree on Kirchoff Road early Tuesday, killing the driver and leaving a passenger with life-threatening injuries.
Candice BondOne person was killed and another was seriously hurt when a car hit a tree on Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows early Tuesday, October 27, Rolling Meadows police said.
The Overnight Crash on Kirchoff Road
Police said two people were inside the car when it hit a tree in the 2100 block of Kirchoff Road at about 2:19 a.m. Officers went to the area after a call about a single-car crash and found both people badly hurt. The driver later died at a hospital. The passenger has life-threatening injuries and is being treated. Police are holding back both names until their families are notified.
Where the Rolling Meadows Police Investigation Stands
Rolling Meadows police are investigating the crash. Police Chief Anthony Peluso said an update would be shared on Tuesday. Officers have not said what led to the crash, and Kirchoff Road has reopened in both directions.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.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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