Carlinville man killed, teen seriously hurt in Litchfield crash

A Carlinville man was killed Saturday night when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car that was going the wrong way on Illinois 16 in Litchfield, Illinois State Police said.Robert Reiher, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The passenger on his motorcycle, Madeline Reiher, 18, of Carlinville, was flown to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, where she was listed in serious condition on Sunday morning, according to a nursing supervisor.The driver of the car, Charlie

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Yes, motorcycle riders have protections under Illinois also. They can sue for damages from negligent automobile and truck drivers.

Zacchaues Williams, 31, of St. Louis, cited with DUI after I-64 crash kills two Mount Vernon women | Belleville News-Democrat

State Police said they charged a 31-year-old St. Louis man with driving under the influence after a vehicle he was driving struck a tree along Interstate 64 in Washington County. Two of his passengers died.

Source: Zacchaues Williams, 31, of St. Louis, cited with DUI after I-64 crash kills two Mount Vernon women | Belleville News-Democrat

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In Illinois passengers who are injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash may sue the driver of the vehicle they are riding with if they can prove negligence on the part of the driver.

Woman seriously injured in collision with semi – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

A 27-year-old Madison County woman was seriously injured Monday afternoon when the car she was driving rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Illinois 108 near

Source: Woman seriously injured in collision with semi – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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Thoughts and prayers with victim.

This motor vehicle accident shows comparative negligence. Both drivers were ticketed. The truck driver for improper stopping on roadway and the car driver for failure to stop. This makes it more difficult for the injured party to recover because she was partially at fault.

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UPDATED: More serious DUI charges added in fatal car-motorcycle crash in Champaign | News-Gazette.com

Prosecutors have filed additional criminal charges against a Champaign man accused of drunk driving in the wake of the victim’s death.

Source: UPDATED: More serious DUI charges added in fatal car-motorcycle crash in Champaign | News-Gazette.com

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Horrible accident. Shows the extreme danger of alcohol use and driving. The injured victim may claim against the driver’s insurance even when a DUI is involved.