Law Office of Kevin M. O’Brien Represents Family of Kamal and Naima Ashrafi After Fatal I-88 Crash in Aurora, Illinois
Family Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Driver Following Deadly Interstate 88 Collision Near Eola Road
September 3, 2026
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Chicago-Area Wrongful Death Attorney Kevin M. O’Brien Represents Family After Fatal I-88 Crash
The Law Office of Kevin M. O’Brien, an Illinois personal injury and wrongful death law firm, represents the family of Kamal Ashrafi and Naima Ashrafi, a married couple who were killed in a fiery two-vehicle crash on Interstate 88 in Aurora, Illinois.
The fatal I-88 crash occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 88 near Eola Road in Aurora.
According to Illinois State Police, two vehicles were involved in the collision and one of the vehicles caught fire. Kamal and Naima Ashrafi were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ashrafi family and their attorney are now asking anyone who witnessed the fatal I-88 collision, saw the vehicles before or after the crash, or possesses dashcam or surveillance footage from the area to come forward.
Illinois State Police Continue Investigation Into Fatal I-88 Collision
The driver believed to have been involved in causing the crash has not been identified or apprehended, and the circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by Illinois State Police.
The investigation may be critical to determining how the crash occurred, identifying all responsible parties, and determining what insurance coverage may be available to the Ashrafi family.
Depending on the results of the investigation and the availability of applicable insurance coverage, the family’s claim may involve an uninsured motorist claim. No lawsuit has been filed at this time, and responsibility for the collision will ultimately depend upon the evidence developed during the investigation.
Family Remembers Kamal and Naima Ashrafi
The Ashrafi family released the following statement regarding their loss:
“Our family is devastated by the loss of Kamal and Naima. They loved each other and their family more than anything, and we want them to be remembered as the kind, jolly, caring people that they were. Kamal was a sports fanatic and Naima loved making candles and other crafts that she enjoyed sharing with the ones she loved. The void they leave behind is immeasurable, but we are grateful for the time that we had and will continue to celebrate their lives.”
For their family, the crash represents not merely the loss of two lives, but the loss of a married couple whose relationships, interests and presence were an important part of the lives of those around them.
Aurora Wrongful Death Attorney Seeks Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Kevin M. O’Brien, the attorney representing the Ashrafi family, is asking the public for help identifying witnesses and locating evidence that may assist investigators.
“Kamal and Naima Ashrafi lost their lives, and the other driver left the scene without being identified. Our firm is committed to helping this family get answers and pursue justice,” O’Brien said. “We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash, or who has dashcam or surveillance footage from the area of I-88 and Eola Road around 12:45 a.m. on August 5, to come forward.”
Potentially important evidence may include dashcam video, surveillance footage, photographs, eyewitness information, vehicle descriptions, license plate information, or observations of a damaged vehicle seen in the area before or after the collision.
Even information that may initially appear insignificant could potentially assist Illinois State Police in reconstructing the sequence of events or identifying the vehicle and driver involved.
Have Information About the August 5, 2026 I-88 Crash Near Eola Road?
Anyone who witnessed the August 5 fatal crash on I-88 in Aurora, has information concerning the unidentified driver or vehicle, or possesses dashcam or surveillance footage from the area near Interstate 88 and Eola Road around the time of the collision is asked to contact Illinois State Police or the Law Office of Kevin M. O’Brien.
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Phone: (312) 543-7810
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Anyone with potentially relevant video footage should preserve the original recording and avoid deleting, overwriting, editing or altering the file.
Wrongful Death and Uninsured Motorist Claims After a Fatal Illinois Hit-and-Run Crash
Fatal crashes involving an unidentified or fleeing driver can raise complicated questions concerning liability and insurance coverage under Illinois law.
When a driver cannot initially be identified or available liability insurance cannot be located, an attorney may investigate whether other sources of insurance coverage are available, including potentially applicable uninsured motorist coverage.
A wrongful death investigation may also involve obtaining and preserving evidence such as:
- Illinois State Police crash reports and investigative records;
- Traffic, business and residential surveillance footage;
- Dashcam recordings from motorists traveling on I-88;
- Vehicle debris and physical evidence from the collision scene;
- Electronic and vehicle data when available;
- Witness statements;
- Medical examiner and related records; and
- Applicable automobile and uninsured motorist insurance policies.
The availability of a particular claim or insurance benefit depends upon the facts of the collision and the terms of the applicable insurance policies.
Because surveillance systems, dashcams and other electronic evidence may automatically overwrite recordings, prompt preservation of evidence can be particularly important following a serious or fatal motor vehicle collision.
Illinois Wrongful Death Lawyer Representing Families After Fatal Car Crashes
The Law Office of Kevin M. O’Brien represents individuals and families in serious personal injury, car accident and wrongful death cases throughout Chicago and Illinois.
Kevin M. O’Brien works with families facing the consequences of catastrophic and fatal motor vehicle collisions, including cases involving disputed liability, unidentified drivers, hit-and-run crashes and uninsured or underinsured motorists.
The firm is committed to helping clients understand their legal rights, preserving important evidence, identifying available insurance coverage and pursuing accountability when another person’s conduct results in serious injury or death.
About the Law Office of Kevin M. O’Brien
The Law Office of Kevin M. O’Brien represents individuals and families in serious personal injury and wrongful death matters. The firm is committed to guiding clients through difficult circumstances with compassion while conducting the investigation necessary to pursue accountability and available compensation on their behalf.
Individuals seeking an Illinois wrongful death attorney, Chicago personal injury lawyer, Aurora car accident attorney, I-88 crash attorney, or uninsured motorist accident lawyer may contact the Law Office of Kevin M. O’Brien to discuss their circumstances.
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