Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Oswego Car Accident on Route 34

Personal Injury - July 12, 2025

19-Year-Old Yorkville Man Riding Harley Davidson Motorcycle Injured In Collision By Route 34 and Orchard Road in Oswego

OSWEGO, ILLINOIS (July 12, 2025) – A 19-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in an Oswego car accident near the intersection of Route 34 and Orchard Road.

Oswego Police Department officials are saying that the accident took place around 12:42 p.m. on Thursday. A Honda CRV was making a left turn onto Orchard Road when it crossed into the path of a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. The motorcyclist was taken to Rush Copley Medical Center and later airlifted to Loyola Hospital.

The driver of the Honda was cited for failing to yield while making a left turn. A full investigation into the Oswego motorcycle accident remains ongoing.

Liability for Kendall County Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists account for a relatively small portion of the total vehicles on the roadway. But they’re involved in a disproportionately high number of serious injury collisions. According to the National Safety Council, “Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 15.5% of all traffic fatalities and 3.4% of all injuries in 2023.” Drivers should take many actions to avoid hitting motorcyclists.

• Scanning: Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for motorcycles and other potential hazards.
• Speed: Drivers should always operate at a safe speed around motorcycles and other vehicles.
• Follow Distance: Drivers should always maintain a safe following distance with motorcycle riders and other vehicles.

Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid colliding with motorcycles in the roadway. Many motorcycle collisions involve drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to 625. Vehicles § 5/11-801, the driver of any vehicle intending to make a left turn at an intersection must first yield the right-of-way to any vehicle traveling from the opposite direction that is close enough so as to pose a hazard. If a driver makes a left turn into the path of another vehicle, they could be held at fault for the accident through a civil claim.

In certain circumstances. Liability for a collision could extend beyond any driver that is deemed to be responsible. This is particularly true if a vehicle was being used for commercial purposes. For example, a vehicle may have been used to transport passengers or goods through services such as Uber or Lyft. As a general rule, employers in Illinois are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their workers when those workers were acting within their job duties. It is important that certain actions be taken after any car accident.

• Victims should seek a thorough medical evaluation as early as possible. This is important even if the person involved feels as if they are alright.
• Photos of the accident site should be taken. These photos can help paint a clear picture of what happened.
• An experienced motorcycle accident attorney should be contacted. An attorney can help identify all potentially liable parties and get victims compensation to cover medical bills and lost wages.

The vast majority of car accidents are completely preventable. In far too many situations, drivers are fatigued, distracted, or simply not paying adequate attention to the road ahead of them. This is particularly common when drivers are making left turns. During these maneuvers, drivers must pay attention to two roadways at the same time. Any person injured in a motorcycle accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.

Investigating Kendall County Motorcycle Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this Oswego car accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to make this intersection safer. As counties across Illinois have continued to grow, traffic measures have not kept pace.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Oswego motorcycle accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping victims get the support and justice that they need to recover. There is no case too large or difficult for us to handle. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any accident, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.