At 4:36 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Geneva Police and Batavia Fire Department were dispatched to a serious accident with injuries at the intersection of Fabyan Parkway and the Settlers Hill Golf Course entrance.

Police and fire officials have identified the motorcycle driver as Dale P. Slaughter, 61, of Aurora.

According to witnesses, Slaughter was traveling west on Fabyan Parkway approaching the intersection of Settlers Hill Golf Course when he failed to stop at the intersection and struck a pickup truck exiting Settlers Hill Golf Course onto Fabyan Parkway.

According to reports, Slaughter was ejected from the motorcycle and subsequently struck the roadway. He was transported to Delnor Hospital, and the police were later notified that he had succumbed to his injuries and passed away.

The accident is being investigated by the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team and Geneva Police Department. The incident highlights the unfortunate dangers that can come as a result of motorcycle driving. Of course, many of these incidents can be caused by poor driving by other drivers, which can often lead to legal consequences for drivers. If you ever find yourself involved in a motorcycle accident that was somebody else’s fault, you might want to click here immediately to see what options you have at your disposal.

The cause of death is under investigation by the Kane County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy was performed on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, and preliminary case of death is multiple injuries. Toxicology samples were sent to the forensic laboratory for analysis.

SOURCE: city of Geneva news release