Driver Killed in Green Oaks Car Accident
The Lake County Coroner identified the driver as Fernando Alvarado-Reyes, 29, of Waukegan, who died after a crash near Interstate 94 before dawn on November 8.
The driver, Fernando Alvarado-Reyes, 29, of Waukegan, was killed in a car crash on Route 137 in Green Oaks on November 8, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
How the Route 137 Crash Unfolded
The Libertyville Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were sent to the area just east of Interstate 94 at about 4:10 a.m. for a one-vehicle crash with injuries. The sheriff's office said the responding deputies found that a Ford Explorer had hit a concrete barrier in the middle of the roadway. The driver was the only occupant and did not respond to deputies, the sheriff's office said. An ambulance took him to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, and the Lake County Coroner said he died in the emergency room there.
What the Sheriff's Office Is Still Examining
The sheriff's office said early findings show the Ford had been heading west on Route 137 before it moved off the westbound lanes and onto the center median. The office said the reason is not known. The coroner identified the driver on Monday and said preliminary autopsy results indicate he died from blunt force injuries. The sheriff's Technical Crash Investigations Team is still looking into the crash.
Vehicles from a serious crash are often towed to a secure lot and held for inspection. That is a standard step, and the vehicles can be held for weeks.
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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- dailyherald.com, “Driver killed Sunday when SUV strikes concrete barrier in Green Oaks”
- wgntv.com, “Waukegan man killed in single-car crash early Sunday morning in north suburban Green Oaks, authorities say”
- lakemchenryscanner.com, “Coroner releases identity of 29-year-old Waukegan man who died after SUV hit concrete barrier in Green Oaks”
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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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