Chicago, IL (July 21, 2024) – A motorcyclist was killed in a fiery crash on the inbound Eden Expressway on Saturday night, Illinois State Police reported.
It happened around 8:15 p.m. on I-94 near Lake Avenue. State police said the rider of a Suzuki motorcycle was involved in a crash with the driver of a white Toyota Prius, causing the motorcycle to catch fire. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital, where they later died. It’s unclear if the driver of the car was injured.
Around 10:15 p.m., all southbound lanes were shut down for investigation, and traffic was diverted off Skokie Avenue. All lanes were reopened after midnight on Sunday. However, an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing, and no additional details have been released.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased man’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 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 at the Romaker Law Firm can assess your case in a free consultation today. Following collisions, we have assisted residents of Illinois and Chicago in obtaining the fair compensation necessary to cover their losses and damages. Contact our motorcycle crash lawyers in the Plymouth area at 312-377-7000 to learn more about your options following a crash.
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