Chicago, IL (September 8, 2024) – A former Springfield Police sergeant was cited in a crash with a motorcycle that seriously injured two people by Lake Springfield around 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, according to an update from officers provided on Saturday.
According to a release from the Illinois State Police (ISP), Michael Egan, 50, who had just retired from the police department, was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way. Deputy Chief Sara Pickford of Springfield Police said the on-duty lieutenant at the time, Lt. Grant Barksdale, contacted state police to conduct the traffic crash and a DUI investigation. Pickford said three ISP troopers arrived at the scene at 10:10 p.m.
According to ISP, Egan was traveling northbound on East Lake Shore Drive and made a left turn in front of a man and a woman on a motorcycle, and the motorcycle struck the side of Egan’s vehicle. Both victims were ejected from the motorcycle and hospitalized. That said, no further information about the crash was immediately available as officers continued to investigate.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.
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 Chicago 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.
The post Chicago, IL – Two Injured in Motorcycle Crash on E Lake Shore Dr first appeared on The Romaker Law Firm.