County Sees Sixth Fatal Motorcycle Crash Since July 2

County Sees Sixth Fatal Motorcycle Crash Since July 2

/ August 8, 2016 / Comments Off on County Sees Sixth Fatal Motorcycle Crash Since July 2 / Kane County Coroner's Office, Police & Fire, Public Safety

Batavia police have reported the sixth fatal motorcycle crash in Kane County since July 2, 2016.

According to the Batavia Police Department and Kane County Coroner’s Office, 20-year-old Retherford-Speer of Oswego was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car at around 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the intersection of Main Street and Randall Road in Batavia.

Batavia police and the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team are investigating the crash.

Reports said Retherford-Speer was driving a 1994 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle north on the inside lane of Randall Road when his motorcycle collided with a 2009 Pontiac Vibe that was traveling south on Randall Road and preparing to turn onto Main Street.

Retherford-Speer was pronounced deceased at 8:45 p.m., according to the Coroner’s Office news release. An autopsy was performed on Aug. 5, 2016, and the preliminary cause of death was listed as “multiple injuries.” Toxicology samples were drawn and sent to a forensic laboratory for analysis.

Two people in the Pontiac Vibe were uninjured, reports said.

Motorcycle accidents are a tragedy, especially if it isn’t the motorcyclist’s fault. Sometimes a biker is hit by a reckless or distracted driver that ends in tragedy. If this has happened to you or loved one then you should get compensation for the accident. You may want to look into motorcycle accident lawyers to see which one can help you the most. There has been an alarming number of motorcycle accidents happening in the area recently so hopefully, the increasing number will make both bikers and drivers more cautious when using the roads to avoid these crashes from happening. Those involved in motorcycle accidents in California may want to contact the best motorcycle accident law firm, GJEL, to help with potential claims.

Five other fatal motorcycle crashes have been reported by Kane County police departments since July 2, 2016.

  • Susan Desensi, 54, of Bartlett was killed a little before 11:44 a.m. Saturday, July 2, in a crash on IL Route 20 near the intersection of Highland Woods Boulevard. Desensi had been a passenger on a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by a 56-year-old man who swerved to avoid a 2006 Honda Accord.
  • Jordan Hale, 25, of St. Charles was killed July 8 when his motorcycle crashed into a flatbed truck on IL Route 25 in Elgin.
  • Juan J. Ortega of the 1700 block of Ivy Lane, Montgomery died from massive head injuries he sustained in the crash at around 2:40 p.m. July 10 at Farnsworth Avenue and Corporate Boulevard.
  • A 45-year-old man was killed Sunday, July 17, 2016, after his motorcycle stuck a curb, then a utility pole in the area of Center Street and Dexter Avenue in Elgin.
  • Pawel Czop, 31, of Schaumburg was killed on Sunday, July 31, after being thrown from his motorcycle in a collision on Jericho Road near the intersection of McCannon Road in unincorporated Sugar Grove Township.

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