Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Peoria Truck Accident By General Wayne A Downing Peoria International Airport
Truck Accident - July 28, 2025
Truck Collided With Motorcyclist Near General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
PEORIA, ILLINOIS (July 28, 2025) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Peoria truck accident near the intersection of Kickapoo Creek Road and Airport Road.
Peoria County officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. A motorcyclist was heading down the roadway when they were hit by a truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
It remains unclear what may have led up to the collision.
Liability for Illinois Truck Accidents
Motorcyclists lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are susceptible to being seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents. According to the NHTSA, “In 2023, there were 6,335 motorcyclists killed — 15% of all traffic fatalities. NHTSA data show that this is the highest number of motorcyclists killed since at least 1975.” Drivers should take several actions to avoid colliding with motorcyclists.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns to the roadway.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for potential hazards.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
Every truck driver owes a duty of care to other drivers sharing the road. They must abide by all the traffic regulations and slow down when necessary to avoid collision. Many truck accidents involve drivers who make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left at an intersection or into an alley must first yield the right-of-way to vehicles traveling from the opposite direction that are close enough to pose a hazard.
If a truck was being used for a commercial purpose at the time of a collision, the business that owned that truck could be held at fault. In Illinois, employers can be held vicariously liable for the wrongful conduct of their workers who were operating within their job duties. This may include instances where a truck was being used to haul goods from one location to another. Victims of truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Many of the injuries associated with truck accidents will not be immediately obvious. This is particularly true if a person hits their head and sustains any type of brain injury. A brain injury can dramatically increase the risk that a person will develop neurodegenerative illnesses. It is important that accident victims understand that they do have legal options. They are able to recover damages through a civil claim.
Getting Legal Help After a Peoria Truck Accident
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. City officials should consider what safety measures could be put in place to help make this stretch of road safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Peoria truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
