Timothy E. Davis, 28, dies after his motorcycle strike car from behind on I-74 near Rankin, Illinois
Mahomet man killed in I-74 accident Thursday night
Illinois State Police report that Timothy E. Davis, 28, was driving west about 8:50 p.m. in the right lane behind a Jeep driven by Essence Anderson of Normal when he failed to slow down and crashed into her vehicle.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
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