Illinois State Police Respond to Numerous Fatal Motorcycle Crashes as Summer Kicks Off

Illinois State Police respond to numerous fatal motorcycle crashes as summer kicks off

SPRINGFIELD – As summer gets into full swing, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public about the importance of motorcycle safety for everyone on the road. ​ In just the past week, ISP alone responded to four motorcycle fatalities. Summer is historically when the highest number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities occur. ​ A National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) assessment shows from 2013-2022, 47% of mo…

Deadly Motorcycle Crashes Surged Across Greater Cincinnati In June

Source: Jorens Seins / Getty As summer blazes across Greater Cincinnati, so too does a troubling trend on local roads: a surge in fatal motorcycle crashes. In June alone, at least five people lost their lives in motorcycle-related accidents—a sobering reminder of the deadly risks that come with warm-weather riding. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is sounding the alarm, calling attention to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 …