HILLSIDE— Andy Orozco, age 61, of Illinois, died on the morning of March 23 in a multi-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 290 near Wolf Road.
Illinois State Police reported the crash occurred around 4:17 a.m. A black Chevrolet truck driving the wrong way struck Orozco’s 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The impact caused the Mitsubishi to collide with a Jeep Wagoneer and a fourth vehicle, a Mazda RX7, which hit a concrete barrier.
Orozco succumbed after suffering life-threatening injuries.
The Chevrolet driver, age 42, and the Jeep driver, age 60, sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The Mazda driver was uninjured.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Information was provided by Illinois State Police and the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Andy Orozco tragically killed in Hillside wrong-way accident
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CRASH INVESTIGATION
Wrong-way accidents can occur for numerous reasons, including driver error, distracted driving, and poor road design.
The most common cause of these accidents is driver error. However, the most common cause of wrong-way collisions is DUI, according to NTSB. Statistics show that impaired drivers cause up to 75 percent of all wrong-way crashes.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and require thorough examination,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Andy Orozco may pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond.
“We understand just what families must go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”
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