Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Rockford Car Accident
Personal Injury - March 12, 2025
Pickup Truck Involved in Collision With Motorcyclist in Rockford Near West State Street and Tay Street
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (March 12, 2025) – A male motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Rockford car accident near the intersection of West State Street and Tay Street.
Rockford officials are saying that the incident took place around 1 PM on Tuesday. A man riding a motorcycle was involved in a collision with a pickup truck.
Photos of the accident site showed that the pickup truck appeared to have tires or some other object in the back.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment for serious injuries.
A full investigation into the Rockford motorcycle accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Winnebago County Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles make up a relatively small number of the total vehicles on the roadway. But they are involved in a disproportionately high number of serious injury collisions. According to the IIHS, “Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars and often have high performance capabilities. When motorcycles crash, their riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so they’re more likely to be injured or killed.” A number of different factors could contribute to a motorcycle accident.
- Motorcycle accidents are more likely when drivers are making turns in the roadway.
- Motorcycle accidents are more likely when drivers are speeding or otherwise not paying attention to traffic.
- Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to roadway defects, such as potholes, which can cause a motorcycle to become unstable.
Drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting motorcycles and other vehicles in the roadway. Many of these collisions involve drivers that are making dangerous left turns. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-707), no person shall make a left turn or U-turn upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. Drivers that make dangerous turns into the path of a motorcyclist can be held liable in the event of a collision. It is important that certain steps are taken after any motorcycle accident.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A police report should be conducted.
- The circumstances leading up to the collision should be well understood.
- Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
It is possible that liability for any motorcycle collision extends beyond any driver. For example, if a pickup truck or other vehicle was being used for commercial purposes when an accident took place, the company that employed the driver could also bear some liability. Generally speaking, companies are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. This may include transporting materials from one location to another.
Investigating Winnebago County Motorcycle Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this Rockford collision. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the Rockford Police Department. City officials should also do their part and help consider if any measures can make this intersection safer for everyone.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Rockford motorcycle accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of motorcycle accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any incident, we are here to help. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
