The Illinois State Police said in a press release that the man struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning, September 20th, near Sherman, Illinois, may not survive his injuries. The accident report disclosed Robbie L. Bollinger, 53, of Greenview, drove the vehicle that injured Anthony Furgeson, 34, of Springfield.
The ISP dispatched troopers to the crash site on Illinois Route 29 at Geary Road at about 12:54 a.m. Bollinger was behind the wheel of a red 2009 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on IR-29. He struck Furgeson who reportedly walked southbound on the roadway.
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An ambulance took the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene and refused medical attention. There is no information on a citation at the time of this report, and the investigation remains active.
Auto-pedestrian accidents are one of the leading causes of death in Illinois and other parts of the United States. Those who survive often suffer severe wounds that could be life-altering. Common injuries sustained are broken bones, internal bleeding, or organ damage.
Others are road rash, fractures, or head injuries like intracranial bleeding, skull fracture, or concussion. Either of the preceding or above might cause loss of an organ, loss of motoring skills, and amputation of a limb.
Pedestrians and drivers can prevent these injuries by obeying the traffic rules and regulations that apply to them. The former should stick to sidewalks and use designated crosswalks, while the latter should yield to pedestrians, and stop at crosswalks.
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