Pedestrian Killed in Aurora Accident
The Kane County Coroner's Office identified the pedestrian as Catherine Pegues, 74, who was killed in a crash on North Farnsworth Avenue near Indian Avenue.
Catherine Pegues, 74, was killed in a pedestrian crash on North Farnsworth Avenue near Indian Avenue in Aurora on November 4, according to Aurora police.
The Evening Crash on North Farnsworth Avenue
Aurora police said the collision took place in the 500 block of North Farnsworth. Police said the woman was walking east across the street, just south of Indian Avenue, when a northbound Chrysler 200 sedan struck her. The first officer to arrive found her unresponsive and gave her CPR until paramedics from the Aurora Fire Department took over. Police said she was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead there at 6:58 p.m. According to police, the driver of the sedan was also taken to a hospital and had minor injuries.
What Aurora Police Are Still Examining
The Aurora Police Department's Traffic Division is investigating the crash. North Farnsworth Avenue stayed closed for several hours while investigators collected evidence. The Kane County Coroner's Office named Pegues and reported that autopsy results linked her death to the crash. Police asked anyone with information about the crash to contact the department.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
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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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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