Motorcyclist Michael Fisher, 53, killed in collision with car at Taylorville Road and Fairview Avenue in Decatur, Illinois
Modified Date:
Sat, 10/07/2017 - 9:35amAccident Date:
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Motorcyclist killed in collision with car
A 53-year-old man was riding a motorcycle southbound on Taylorville when he collided with a passenger car as the driver tried to turn from Fairview Avenue. Police say the collision happened in the intersection.
Motorcycle crash victim name, cause of death released
On Wednesday, 53-year-old Michael Fisher was riding his motorcycle southbound on Taylorville Road at the same time as a car turned from Fairview Avenue.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Michael Fisher
Roadway:
Taylorville Road and Fairview AvenueCity:
Decatur, ILCounty:
Macon County, IL
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