Chicago, IL (July 31, 2024) – A man was killed in a motorcycle hit-and-run crash over the weekend in the north suburbs, and authorities have now identified the individual who died.
The crash happened around 2:10 a.m. at 967 South Elmhurst Road in Des Plaines, police said. A 31-year-old Glen Ellyn man, Nico K. Watkins, was involved in a crash with another vehicle near the 960 block of Elmhurst, according to Des Plaines police.
The motorcycle and a sedan that was exiting a plaza and turning onto Elmhurst Road collided, police added. Watkins was discovered unresponsive in the roadway when the Des Plaines Fire Department arrived, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, a 2018 Ford sedan, fled the crash scene on foot, police said. A part of Elmhurst Road was closed as police continued to investigate but it has since reopened. No further information about the crash was immediately available.
We offer our sincere condolences to Nico K. Watkins’s family members.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Illinois
In the greater Chicagoland area and throughout the state of Illinois, more generally, motorcycle collisions cause tens of thousands of injuries and a considerable number of fatalities. An estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people are injured annually in motorcycle accidents across the nation. Furthermore, motorcycle collisions claim the lives of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 individuals annually.
Additional liability may extend to multiple parties for the accident-related damages that you incurred. In most cases, negligent motorists are to blame. However, with additional investigation, additional relevant entities will be identified as the cause of your injury. Our tenacious, skilled Chicagoland motorcycle accident lawyer at the Romaker Law Firm will challenge the insurance company to secure maximum compensation for your injury claim, regardless of the cause of the collision. You must demonstrate that the opposing party was negligent and liable. For instance, the contentious notion of negligence concerns an individual’s lack of reasonable care.
After a motorcycle collision, the staff of the Romaker Law Firm is prepared to advocate for justice on your and your family’s behalf. Insurance companies will exploit your collision to reduce the money they must pay. Fortunately, our talented motorcycle accident attorneys can assess your case in a free consultation. Following tragic and life-changing collisions, we have assisted residents of Illinois and Chicago in obtaining the fair compensation necessary to cover their losses and injuries. Contact our motorcycle crash lawyers in the Chicago area at 312-377-7000 to learn more about your legal options following a crash that has significantly altered your life and well-being.
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