Rochelle, IL – Man Identified in Fatal Three-Car Crash on Rte 251

Rochelle, IL (November 18, 2024) – Police are investigating a fatal crash that took place in Ogle County on Saturday night, November 16.

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According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, three vehicles were involved in the crash, which occurred around 11:00 p.m. in the 2000 block of North Illinois Route 251. Police reported that Edgar Mandujano-Lopez, 19, of Rochelle, was driving a Nissan Maxima southbound when the crash occurred. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of a northbound Subaru Outback, a 32-year-old man from Byron, was injured in the crash and taken to Javon Bea Mercyhealth Riverside in Rockford. Police said he is expected to recover.

The driver of the third vehicle, a Nissan Frontier, apparently fled the site, according to officers. However, no further details were released in the interim about those who were hurt or about circumstances leading to the accident, but an inquiry is ongoing.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family members of Edgar Mandujano-Lopez. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones in hopes of their full recovery.

Fatal Auto Accidents in Illinois

A wrongful death is legally used to denote a casualty resulting from another party’s negligence and occurring in an accident. That said, proving that another party was indeed negligent and caused the accident is a complicated matter that requires the knowledge and skills of an Illinois car accident lawyer.

After the death of a loved one or family member, eligible individuals may pursue civil litigation with the assistance of legal counsel to recover damages. Litigation damages may consist of funeral expenses, pain and suffering experienced before the decedent’s passing, bereavement-related losses of companionship, and additional damages. Moreover, penalties may be imposed by the courts in cases involving severe negligence, such as driving while drunk or otherwise intoxicated.

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When a loved one’s death is caused by the carelessness or deliberate actions of another individual, it is an unfathomable tragedy. Whether your objective is to obtain justice or seek counsel, our skilled team will provide you with the essential information to understand and effectively maneuver wrongful death laws in Illinois. Do not attempt to handle the aftermath of a fatal accident on your own; you deserve the best possible representation you can get at this devastating time in your life. Please immediately contact Ankin Law’s wrongful death attorneys in Springfield for a free consultation at 844-600-0000.

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