DWI Suspect Harrison Pellikan Hits Tree in Crystal Lake Accident
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, (August 29, 2025) - Two people were injured early Friday morning in an accident allegedly caused by a drunken driver, police said.
Two people were injured early Friday morning in Crystal Lake when an alleged drunken driver crashed his vehicle.
The crash occurred around 1 a.m. near the intersection of Carmella Drive and Crystal Ridge Drive when a Toyota pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed veered off the road and struck a tree. A passenger in the pickup was airlifted to the hospital, while a second passenger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver, Harrison Pellikan, was arrested and charged with multiple misdemeanors and petty offenses, including DUI, DUI with a BAC over .08, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, possession of alcohol in a motor vehicle, and failure to wear a seatbelt.
DUI CRASH INVESTIGATION
Every year, approximately 300,000 innocent victims are injured in drunk driving accidents, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
These crashes all have one thing in common: They were all preventable as driving under the influence puts everyone on the road at risk. Candice Bond, an experienced DUI accident attorney, was interviewed and provided her thoughts on such incidents.
“Separate from criminal charges, a victim may be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit against the responsible party, said Candice Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal. “As an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide an injured victim during this difficult time, protecting their legal rights, while ensuring that a driver who takes the wheel under the influence is held accountable for their actions.”
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
The victims injured in this accident may have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that the stress and worry following a serious injury can be overwhelming, affecting all aspects of life, including family, work, finances, and overall well-being.
“Although no amount of money can fully make up for a devastating injury, it is important that victims understand their rights and what they are entitled to by law,” Bond said. “The injured victims in this collision may be entitled to a personal injury claim and could seek recovery for damages including medical expenses, future medical care, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.”
If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in a hit-and-run, national legal analyst Candice Bond is available for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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