Anthony Whaley Killed In East Peoria Car Accident
Pedestrian Accident - September 23, 2023
Anthony Whaley Died In East Peoria Pedestrian Collision Involving Pickup Truck Along East Washington Street
EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2023) – A 57-year-old pedestrian identified as Anthony Whaley has tragically died in an East Peoria car accident along East Washington Street.
Tazwell County officials are saying that the collision took place on Friday night. Anthony Whaley was crossing the roadway when he was hit by a pickup truck.
Paramedics and police officers both arrived at the scene. Despite life-saving measures, Anthony Whaley died due to his injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with police. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For East Peoria Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in car accidents every year. According to Patch, “In 2010, 4,302 pedestrians were killed in traffic collisions, accounting for 13 percent of all traffic deaths. By 2021, pedestrian deaths accounted for nearly 18% of all traffic deaths, according to the GHSA report.” There are many factors that could contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Dangerous left turns
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collision with any pedestrian or cyclist in the roadway. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, every driver must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian. They must also use their horn when necessary and exercise the proper precaution to avoid colliding with any child or obviously confused person. If a driver fails to slow down and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Several steps should be taken after any car accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
The vast majority of pedestrian collisions are avoidable and involve some amount of driver error. In particular, many drivers fail to check their blind spots and hit pedestrians as they are driving. The family of any person that died in a pedestrian collision may be able to seek accountability through a civil claim. Evidence will be crucial in demonstrating liability for any collision.
Investigating East Peoria Pedestrian Collisions
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of Anthony Whaley. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about an East Peoria pedestrian collision? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. 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 a free, independent investigation into a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
