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Quincy, IL – One Killed in Motorcycle Collision at 11th St & Payson Ave

Quincy, IL (September 20, 2020) – There was a reported fatality following a collision in Quincy near the intersection of Payson Avenue and S. 11th Street on Friday, September 18. 

The accident happened late that evening at around 7 p.m. Reports from the Quincy Police Department revealed that a 24-year-old Quincy man was riding a red 2015 Honda Sportbike when he collided with a passenger vehicle driven by an 18-year-old woman from Quincy. 

Emergency responders arrived at the scene of the crash to perform life-saving procedures on the man. He was later taken to Blessing Hospital’s Emergency Room and pronounced dead by attending medical personnel. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. 

The identity of the deceased victim has not been revealed at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Motorcycle Accidents in Illinois 

Quincy, IL - One Killed in Motorcycle Collision at 11th St & Payson Ave

Traveling by motorcycle is a wonderful pastime for many Illinois residents. However, there is an increased risk of suffering serious injuries when riding a motorcycle. Around 80% of motorcycle accidents result in death or injury according to reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation, 145 motorcyclists were killed in crashes across the state in 2011, and another 3,020 riders suffered serious injuries. 

Family members are often left reeling after a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to the negligence of another, and recovering can be a difficult battle for surviving family members who are left to pick up the pieces. It is only natural to want to grieve, and pursuing a lawsuit is usually the least of their concerns. However, an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit can potentially help your family recover financial compensation resulting from your devastating loss. 

At Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd., we take the utmost care and deliberation to do everything possible to obtain compensation for our clients after they have suffered the loss of a dear family member. Our Illinois wrongful death attorneys can support your family through this difficult time and bring you some peace of mind while making sure that the at-fault party is held responsible. Contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 if you have unfairly lost a family member in a deadly Illinois motorcycle accident

Note: As a result of the secondary sources that were used to complete this post, the information included within has not been independently verified by our own staff and may include misinformation. If you read something that, to your knowledge, is incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible and we will correct the inaccuracy.

Disclaimer: As members of the local Chicago and broader Illinois community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. You should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.


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