A Chicago area man has recently been charged for his role in an accident in which a 78 year-old pedestrian was struck and killed.  The accident occurred in northwest Indiana on March 28th around 5:30 in the morning.

According to reports,  the man caused an accident in which the victim was left lying in the road in serious condition.  The man then drove to a gas station in which he would walk around the car and then go inside before fleeing on foot.  Authorities were called to the scene of the accident and later began a search for the man.  The driver was soon arrested as he was attempting to walk away from the gas station.  Police administered a sobriety test and determined that the man was likely intoxicated. The man was placed under arrested  and is now facing charges for causing the accident. 

If you or someone you know has been in an accident, contact the Chicago personal injury attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, PC at 312-466-8200.