Kevin D. Deihl, 42 and Dawn A. Korch, 37, died in a motorcycle crash on Highway 92 near Illinois City, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Fri, 10/14/2016 - 8:18pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, May 18, 2015

UPDATE: Motorcycle fatality victims' names released: 2 from Muscatine die in hit and run

They were both pronounced dead at the scene by the Rock Island County Coroner's Office.

Two killed in motorcycle crash near Illinois City, Ill. identified; Person of interest named

Authorities  have identified a person of interest in the search for a deadly hit-and-run crash in Illinois City. They are looking for 40-year-old Robert Darrow, who was last known to live in Muscatine. They want to talk to him about a crash Sunday night that claimed lives of two people on a motorcycle on Highway 92.

Driver in deadly crash had suspended license for prior DUI

Funeral services for Korch will be held Saturday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at Runge Funeral Home in Davenport Services for Diehl have been set for Friday, May 22 in Kentucky. 

Not guilty plea in deadly motorcycle crash

Then, the witness says he saw Darrow run into a nearby cornfield, leaving his Grand Prix in the middle of the road, and the two victims dead in a nearby grassy area. 

Muscatine man pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run

On Friday, Mr. Darrow entered a guilty plea with no agreement on what his sentence will be, according to Rock Island Court records. His sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 9. He was in the Rock Island County Jail on Friday night on $200,000 bail.

 Kevin D. Deihl, 42 and Dawn A. Korch, 37, both from Muscatine died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday 8:36 p.m.  The accident that occurred on Highway 92 about 1.5 miles west of Illinois City.  Another car was driving east on Highway 92 when it crossed the center line and hit the motorcycle as it was going west.  Both the driver and passenger were thrown from the motorcycle vehicle. They were both pronounced dead at the scene by the Rock Island County Coroner's Office. Take these important steps after a serious or fatal motorcycle accident: After a motorcycle accident, it is important to take steps immediately that will help the injured person begin recovering both physically and financially. Motorcycle accidents typically result in serious or fatal injuries, and motorcycle crashes usually involve extensive medical treatment at significant cost. Fatality motorcycle crashes are common. If the injuries are significant, if the crash was fatal, or if you have questions about what you should do next, contact an experienced personal injury attorney who understands the process, knows how to negotiate with an insurance adjuster, and can obtain the highest possible settlement so that you can recover financially from this accident. Learn more about your legal rights and the next steps to take after a serious or fatal motorcycle accident here.
People Involved: 
Kevin D. Deihl
Dawn A. Korch
Robert Darrow
Roadway: 
Highway 92

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