Alton, Illinois Father and Son Sue Red-Light Runner
A father and son duo from Alton, Illinois injured in a car collision by a driver who ran a red light have filed an auto accident lawsuit.
The incident occurred on Route 140 at the intersection of St. James Road in Madison County, according to an article posted on the Madison County Record website. While the man and his son were headed west on 140, the defendant was driving north, and he allegedly failed to stop at a traffic light.
The collision has resulted in expensive medical bills for the father and son, as well as lost wages for the father. Their attorney seeks more than $100,000 in damages, which would also include court costs.
The Federal Highway Administration has identified red-light running as a serious safety issue in the U.S. In 2008, there were 2.3 million crashes and 7,770 fatalities at road intersections.
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