Bryan Arambula Killed in DuPage County Semi-Truck Accident

Truck Accident - June 30, 2026

Bryan Arambula, 21, Died in DuPage County Motorcycle Accident With Semi-Truck near Clyde’s Donuts on West Fullerton Avenue

DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2026) – A 21-year-old motorcyclist from Zion identified as Bryan Arambula has tragically died in a DuPage County semi-truck accident by Fullerton Avenue and Fairbank Street.

DuPage County officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:25 PM on Monday evening. Bryan Arambula was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by a semi-truck.

The exact circumstances leading up to the crash are unknown at this time. EMS were called to the scene to help the victim.

Bryan Arambula was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Sadly, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Authorities are asking anyone that may have more information about the crash to reach out to them.

Liability for DuPage County Car Accidents

Semi-truck drivers are required to get a commercial license and are expected to operate their vehicles within an abundance of caution to avoid collisions. Many accidents with commercial trucks involve truck drivers that made dangerous left turns. According to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-902, “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.” There are several reasons that commercial trucks can be particularly dangerous.

Blind Spots: Commercial trucks have large blind spots that can easily conceal the presence of motorcycles and smaller vehicles.
Height: Commercial trucks have a high ground clearance, which increases the odds that a smaller vehicle can get pulled underneath the truck.
Weight: Commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Even low-speed collisions could be catastrophic.
Turning Radius: Commercial trucks have a wide turning radius that makes them especially dangerous during turns and lane changes.

If a truck driver makes an unsafe turn into the path of another vehicle, this could serve as evidence of negligence. Truck drivers are supposed to scan the road ahead of them at all times and drive defensively. Even if a motorcycle or other vehicle was not obeying all traffic regulations, a truck driver involved in a crash could still be liable through comparative negligence. The corporation that a truck driver worked for could also bear some responsibility for a crash. As a general rule, employers within the state of Illinois can be vicariously liable for the tortious conduct of their workers who were operating within the course and scope of their job duties.

Collecting Evidence After Illinois Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks account for a relatively small portion of the total number of vehicles on the roadway. But they are involved in a disproportionately high number of serious injury collisions. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “Of the approximately 503,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks in 2022, there were 5,279 (1 percent) fatal crashes and 114,000 (23 percent) injury crashes.” It is important that evidence is properly collected and preserved after any major truck accident.

Safety Record: The safety record of the truck carrier involved should be taken into consideration. A freight operator could be liable for negligence if they hired a truck company that had a history of safety infractions.
Police Report: Any police report created after the crash should be carefully reviewed. This report can contain critical information about what happened in the lead-up to a crash.
Event Data Recorder: Most modern trucks will come equipped with an event data recorder. This device catalogs crucial information about how a truck was being operated before a collision.

Truck accidents are often highly complex. The factors that contribute to any specific truck accident could take place long beforehand. One of the major issues that comes up time and again is pressure and poor driving habits. Truck drivers can be put under an enormous amount of pressure to complete routes as quickly as possible. This may lead to them adopting unsafe driving habits that endanger the lives of everyone on the roadway. The family of any person who died due to the negligent actions of a truck driver is able to seek some measure of transparency and accountability through a civil action.

Investigating Illinois Truck Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were saddened to learn about the tragic death of Bryan Arambula in this DuPage County semi-truck accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the authorities. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what took place so that other tragedies can be averted. State and county officials should do their part and consider what additional measures can be taken to help protect vulnerable road users.

Are you in need of additional information after a fatal truck accident in Illinois? Our team of accident investigators is here to help. We understand how difficult it can be to get information and support after any type of serious collision. The police will conduct an investigation, but this investigation is far from thorough. Getting to the bottom of how any accident took place requires an in-depth look. That is exactly what we provide. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into the unique facts of any case, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at (312) 564-4256.