Chicago car accident injures State Senator's brother at polling place
A hit-and-run Chicago car accident that injured the brother of state Sen. Anthony Munoz (D-Chicago), has led to felony charges against the 24-year-old driver, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
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The Sun-Times reports the crash happened outside a polling place in the 4000 block of South Archer. Shortly after the crash, a 24-year-old South Archer Street man was arrested and charged with a felony for leaving the scene of an accident with injuries. Chicago police report he admitted his involvement.
He is also accused of driving without insurance, and failure to exercise due care for a pedestrian in the roadway.
Martin Munoz, 40, was crossing Archer Avenue when he was struck by a westbound car. The force of the accident caused him to land on the car, damaging the windshield. An off duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy, who was working at the polling place, was able to pursue the vehicle and get its license plate number. The pursuit was stopped after the car ran a red light and went the wrong way down a one-way street. But the plate number matched the defendant's 1994 Nissan.
Munoz suffered a broken leg and head injuries. He has undergone surgery to have screws and a rod inserted into his leg.
The Illinois Department of Transportation reports that unlicensed drivers have been involved in 145 of the state's 718 fatal crashes thus far in 2010.
If you are involved in a Chicago car accident or pedestrian accident, contact the Chicago accident lawyers at the VanPopering Law Offices for a free appointment to discuss your case. 1-800-767-4878.
