Chicago Family Files Lawsuit Following Hit-and-Run Incident
A Chicago family is taking legal action after a hit-and-run incident that occurred in August. Nakari Campbell, a 17-year-old, was walking across the intersection of Ashland Avenue and Division Street in Chicago on the 4th of August at 10:23 p.m. when she was struck by a Mercedes-Benz sedan, as reported by FOX 32.
The impact of the collision left Campbell with serious injuries, and she was placed in a medically-induced coma. At present, she is undergoing recovery from her injuries at a rehabilitation facility, according to her family.
The family has filed a lawsuit against the car’s owner, Erik Mauleon. They claim that Mauleon allowed his car to be involved in the hit-and-run at a high speed. The incident raised questions about who was driving the car at the time; however, the police have not yet filed charges or confirmed the identity of the driver.
High-Speed Escape Captured on Surveillance Video
Surveillance footage of the incident shows the Mercedes-Benz sedan striking the 17-year-old and then fleeing the scene. Witnesses rushed to provide assistance to Campbell in the aftermath of the crash.
Legal Action Raises Questions About Negligence
The lawsuit contends that Mauleon’s negligence played a role in allowing his car to be driven by an unknown individual. The family’s attorneys suspect that Mauleon might have been the driver himself, though the police have not yet definitively confirmed this detail.
Teen’s Plans Altered by Unfortunate Incident
Nakari Campbell’s mother, Imari Bibbs, shared that her daughter had been about to start her senior year of high school. “She was supposed to be walking to Wendy’s. She got dragged to Wendy’s,” Bibbs expressed, highlighting the unexpected turn of events.
The situation has led to legal action and an ongoing investigation into the hit-and-run incident. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the roles of those involved continue to be scrutinized.
(Disclaimer: This article is based on available information and may be updated as more details emerge.)