DuPage County motorcycle accidents

There was a Naperville motorcycle-car collision Saturday (June 30, 2018) night.  The accident caused serious injuries to both the motorcyclist and passenger. According to information provided by the City of Naperville (in the July 3, 2018 Positively Naperville article titled “Police investigate third serious weekend traffic crash“) this Naperville motorcycle-car collision happened near the intersection …

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There was a fatal Bensenville accident which involved a collision between a SUV and motorcycle on June 10, 2018.  The accident was a “hit & run.”  The motorcyclist and passenger later died from their accident injuries. Details on the accident are somewhat limited.  Media accounts give conflicting information regarding the accident, especially its date. An …

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There was a fatal Naperville motorcycle accident Friday (June 29, 2018) night.  The motorcyclist and passenger were killed in the crash.  According to information provided by the Naperville Police Department, the collision occurred between a motorcycle and a car. As is often the case in motorcycle accidents involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, this incident appears …

Fatal Naperville Motorcycle Accident Involving Car-Motorcycle Collision Read More »

A motorcyclist was charged with felony drunk driving after a Thursday (June 28, 2018) fatal crash in Lombard. An excerpt regarding the crash and its aftermath, from the June 29, 2018 Chicago Tribune article titled “Motorcyclist killed in Lombard crash; man on another motorcycle riding with him charged with DUI“: Prosecutors said that about 10:45 …

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There was a Naperville motorcycle crash involving a motorcycle “rear-ending” a semi truck early Friday (June 29, 2018) morning.  After the collision the motorcyclist was charged with DUI. According to Naperville Police, the accident happened at around 2:41 a.m., near the intersection of 95th Street and Route 59. An excerpt from the June 29, 2018 …

Naperville Motorcycle Crash Involving Bike That “Rear-Ended” Semi Truck Read More »

There was a fatal loss of motorcycle control crash early Wednesday (May 9, 2018) morning on an expressway ramp in Lisle.  The accident occurred on the ramp from I-88 to southbound I-355. The Illinois State Police indicates that the accident involved the motorcycle loss of control but the cause of the loss of control does not …

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In the September 11, 2017 post titled “Naperville SUV-Motorcycle Collision Leads To Death Of Rider” a September 9, 2017 motorcycle accident in Naperville was summarized.  The accident happened at 75th Street and Plainfield-Naperville Road.  As seen in that  post, the accident injuries led to the death of Calabria M. Taber, 21, of Maple Park. As seen in many …

Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Naperville Involved Motorist Drug Use Read More »

Drivers impaired by drug use (often called “drugged driving”) is a growing problem in the Chicago area as well as throughout the nation.  The drugs typically involved vary, but common drugs include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and other opiates.  Prescription drugs – either legal or illegal – can also be involved.  Various legal and medical aspects …

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There was a fatal motorcycle accident Monday night (September 25, 2017) in Elmhurst.  The accident involved a collision between a motorcycle and a SUV. Details on this motorcycle accident appear somewhat limited at this time.  The cause of the crash does not seem to be publicly disclosed at this time. The collision occurred at the …

Fatal Elmhurst Motorcycle Accident At North Avenue and Berteau Avenue Read More »

A motorcyclist has died following a Saturday (September 9, 2017) SUV-motorcycle collision that happened in Naperville.  As often seen in fatal Illinois motorcycle accidents, this accident appears to have allegedly involved a motorist turning left into the path of an oncoming motorcycle. According to Naperville Police, the crash happened at 75th Street and Naperville/Plainfield Road. …

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