Peotone, Illinois Motorcyclist Dies After Accident Involving Truck

by admin on May 16, 2012

A fatal motorcycle accident happened yesterday (May 15) at Interstate 57 (I-57) and Wilmington-Peotone Road.

John C. Miaczynski, 52, of Peotone, Illinois, was the motorcycle who died following the accident.

Miaczynski was riding eastbound on Wilmington-Peotone Road at approximately 6:57 a.m.  He colllided with a truck driven by Willie Lipsey, 56, of Indianapolis.  Lipsey came off the ramp from the southbound I-57 Wilmington-Peotone Road exit and was turning left without yielding when the collision occurred.  Miaczynski was unable to stop in time to avoid the collision.  He was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee and pronounced dead at 7:24 a.m.

Lipsey has so far been charged with failure to yield at an intersection.

Additional details and possible updates can be seen in a variety of media sources including the May 15 WJOL.com story titled “Peotone Man Dies On Motorcycle; Truck Driver Charged” as well as the May 15 Chicago Tribune story titled “Peotone motorcyclist dies in early morning crash.”  As well, an obituary can be found at the Southtown Star obituary for   John C. Miaczynski.

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Elman Law Group LLC (ElmanLaw.com) concentrates in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases involving vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, bike, bus, pedestrian, truck, etc.) This intense focus allows us to consistently achieve winning verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Should you be involved in a motorcycle accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights.  You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses.  To speak directly with a trial lawyer from Elman Law Group immediately, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this consultation.

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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured During Hit & Run Accident In Aurora, Illinois

by admin on May 15, 2012

On Friday afternoon, a motorcyclist was involved in a hit & run accident in Aurora.

The motorcyclist injured, Max Torres, 23, of Aurora, was seriously injured.  According to an Aurora Beacon News article of today titled “Max Torres’ family begging hit and run driver to come forward,” Max Torres remains on life support after having surgery to remove pressure on his brain.  There is no brain activity.

The hit & run accident happened on Friday afternoon, at 12:56 p.m.  At that time, Torres was riding his 1990 Honda motorcycle northbound on Hill Avenue;  a driver of a white Chevy Traverse SUV, heading east on Benton Street, pulled in front of him.  Torres hit the SUV on the rear passenger side; the Traverse continued east.

Two other motorcyclists traveling behind Torres also left the scene; it is unknown if they were riding with Torres at the time of the accident.

Torres was initially taken to Rush Copley Medical Center with serious head trauma he sustained during the accident; he was then flown to University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago.

Those with information concerning the accident are asked to call the Aurora Police at 630-256-5330.

Additional details and possible updates can be seen in a variety of media sources including the Aurora Beacon News article mentioned above, as well as the Aurora Beacon News story of May 14 titled “Motorcyclist seriously injured in hit and run.”

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Elman Law Group LLC (ElmanLaw.com) concentrates in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases involving vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, bike, bus, pedestrian, truck, etc.) This intense focus allows us to consistently achieve winning verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Should you be involved in a motorcycle accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights.  You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses.  To speak directly with a trial lawyer from Elman Law Group immediately, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this consultation.

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