One on motorcycle dies after rear-ending semi-trailer on I-94 in Deerfield, Illinois
1 dead after motorcycle, truck crash on Interstate 94 near Deerfield
The Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District and Illinois State Police responded around 1:46 p.m. Thursday to Interstate 94 near Deerfield Road in Deerfield.
Motorcyclist Dies Hitting the Back of a Semi-Trailer Truck on I-94 WEST North of Deerfield Road
The early report prior to a full investigation by an Illinois State Police Crash Reconstruction Officer (CRO) indicates that the motorcyclist hit the back of a semi-trailer truck while both vehicles were northbound on I-94 WEST.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.