2 Killed in Cahokia Heights Car Accident
The rollover happened on northbound I-255 at about 7:10 p.m., and two left lanes were closed while crews worked the scene.
Candice BondTwo people were killed in a rollover car crash on northbound I-255 in Cahokia Heights on October 31, according to Illinois State Police.
How the I-255 Rollover Unfolded
Illinois State Police said the crash happened at about 7:10 p.m. near Milepost 11. A white SUV rolled over several times and ended up in a ditch, state police said. The driver and a passenger were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Illinois State Police. The names of the two people have not been released.
Lane Closures and What Remains Unreleased
The two left lanes of I-255 stayed closed while crews worked the scene. All lanes reopened by about 8:20 p.m. Illinois State Police have not released further details about the crash, and no charges have been announced.
Police usually wait to release the names of the people involved until their families have been told. That is why names often come out a day or more later.
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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