Jason Durre, a 48-year-old Effingham man, suffered severe injuries after a motorcycle crash in Summit Township, Illinois, on Sunday, May 31, per accident reports. The collision occurred around 10:40 p.m.
According to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, Durre was on the wheels of a motorcycle and heading west on 1350th Street. He was riding at an unsafe speed leading to the crash.
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He soon went off the road before entering into a ditch. As a result of the accident, he was left incapacitated. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene of the crash.
They rushed Durre to Carle Foundation Hospital, where he received treatment. The police, however, cited him for failing to reduce speed, the use of an expired registration sticker, and for operating an uninsured vehicle. Authorities have not released additional information on the crash.
The rate of motorcycle accidents occurring in the state of Illinois continues to increase daily. These collisions are avoidable and will reduce if motorists operate their vehicles safely.
Motorcyclists, on the one hand, must avoid the use of excessive speeds when riding their bikes on the roadway. They must always be safety-conscious and use their helmets at all times. They must also avoid passing vehicles in a no-passing zone and must avoid switching lanes constantly.
Drivers must watch out for motorcyclists when entering into new roads or at intersections. They must always be alert and vigilant and never drive at unsafe speeds.
Accident reports show that speeding, negligence, DUI, and overtaking dangerously, are among the leading causes of motorcycle collisions. All motorists must take action to avoid these crashes and make the roads safer.
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