A 61-year-old man has been charged following a hit-and-run incident that took place on Wednesday morning in Lockport, Illinois.
The crash occurred just after 6 a.m. at the intersection of 9th Street and Canal Street and involved a van and a motorcycle. According to police, while officers were en route to the scene, they received reports that one of the vehicles, a 2001 Dodge Ram, had fled the area. Upon arrival, they found the motorcyclist, a 43-year-old man who was driving a Harley-Davidson, lying in the roadway without a pulse.
Emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene and administered immediate care to the injured motorcyclist before transporting him to Silver Cross Hospital. He remains in intensive care at the hospital.
Thanks to swift police action, officers were able to locate and detain the driver of the van, identified as James E. Lawler, age 61. Lawler now faces charges including failure to yield at an intersection and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in personal injury.
Lawler is scheduled to appear for arraignment on October 14 at the Will County Courthouse, where he will face legal proceedings regarding the charges against him.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of remaining at the scene after an accident and the serious consequences that can follow when failing to do so. If you or someone you know has been hurt due to another’s negligence, call/text The Law Offices of Parente & Norem, P.C. at 312.641.5926 for a free case evaluation.
