Decatur Woman Seriously Hurt in Motorcycle vs Car Accident
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 25, 2023
Decatur woman seriously hurt, Chrysler driver okay
A woman in Decatur, Illinois, is facing serious injuries following a motorcycle versus car accident that occurred on Friday evening. The incident took place at the intersection of East William and North 26th Streets around 7:30 p.m.
According to local authorities, the woman was operating a motorcycle when she collided with the rear of a Chrysler vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time of the accident. Fortunately, the driver of the Chrysler escaped unharmed.
However, police have reported that drugs and alcohol were detected in the system of the motorcyclist. Despite wearing a helmet during the collision, her injuries were severe enough to require transportation to a nearby hospital for treatment.
This unfortunate incident serves as another reminder of how important it is for motorists to remain vigilant while on the road. Impaired driving can lead to devastating consequences not only for those directly involved but also for innocent bystanders.
Local law enforcement continues their investigation into this incident and urges anyone with additional information to come forward.
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Tags: Motorcycle, Springfield, Illinois, Injury, Accident, Traffic, Safety, Car, Champaign, Decatur
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Decatur woman
- Vehicles:
- motorcycle, Chrysler
- State:
- Illinois
- City:
- Decatur
- Location:
- East William and North 26th Streets, Decatur
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-22
- Time of Incident:
- 7:30 p.m.
East William and North 26th Streets, Decatur
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