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Man killed, woman injured in motorcycle vs. SUV crash in Newell Twp.

Publish Date: 2023, 07, 26

VERMILLION CO., IL – A man was killed and a woman was hospitalized as the result of a motorcycle vs. SUV crash in Newell Township on Sunday afternoon.

According to the News-Gazette, the fatal accident occurred at about 4:36 p.m., when a motorcyclist heading east on Poland Road at a high rate of speed attempted to veer around a GMC Yukon as it slowed to turn left onto County Road 2050 East.

The motorcyclist was rushed to Danville hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The Vermillion County Coroner has since identified him as a 35-year-old man from Danville.

A 38-year-old woman also on the motorcycle was taken to a hospital in Urbana. No updates on her condition are available at this time.

The 25-year-old driver of the GMC was unhurt.

Have you suffered injuries or the loss of a loved one due to a tragic motorcycle accident in Danville? If someone else was to blame, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills, damaged property, pain and suffering and more. Contact Spiros Law, P.C. today to schedule a free, confidential consultation with one of our experienced Danville motorcycle accident lawyers.