Man Killed In Valparaiso Golf Cart Crash
Truck Accident - November 11, 2024
Valparaiso Man Died In Cook County Golf Cart Crash With Pickup Truck By McCord Road and Calumet Avenue
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (November 11, 2024) -An elderly man has tragically died in a Valparaiso golf cart crash by the intersection of McCord Road and Calumet Avenue.
Cook County officials are saying that the collision took place around 2:53 p.m. on Sunday. An 84-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash between a golf cart and pickup truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center with major injuries.
Despite lifesaving measures, he later died at the hospital. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Golf Cart Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “Although the U.S. population has grown continuously since 1975, the rate of crash deaths per 100,000 people in 2022 was 38% lower than it was four decades ago. In 2022, the overall per capita death rate decreased 2.1% compared with 2021.” There are a number of common causes of car accidents.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting other vehicles. Drivers should use their horns when necessary to alert other drivers of their presence. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any car accidents.
- Medical records related to any crashes should be collected.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
Most pedestrian accidents are preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers are not paying attention to the road ahead of them. In particular, many drivers fail to check their blind spots when they are making left turns. It is important that victims of car accidents understand that they do have rights. The family of any person who died in a collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Valparaiso Golf Cart Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this Valparaiso golf cart crash. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Valparaiso car accident? Our team of roadway safety advocates is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
