Joliet, IL (August 26, 2024) – A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a south suburban crash on Friday evening, August 23, police confirmed over the weekend after releasing further details in connection with the incident.
Joliet police said the crash happened at the intersection of North Larkin and Ingalls Avenues just before 7:00 p.m. Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that a 23-year-old man was driving a Toyota Camry northbound on North Larkin Avenue at Ingalls Avenue, waiting to turn left toward westbound Ingalls Avenue.
The Toyota’s driver started turning left and collided with a Harley Davidson XL1200 motorcycle, which was heading southbound on North Larkin Avenue, police said. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old Joliet man, was thrown to the ground. The Joliet Fire Department transported him to Ascension St Joseph Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Toyota’s driver was not injured. The roadway remained closed for several hours as the Joliet Police Department Traffic Unit reconstructed the scene. This crash remains under investigation, and no further information about it was immediately available.
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 Joliet 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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