Crime & Safety
Memorial Day Crash Takes Life of Motorcycle Driver on Randall Road in Geneva
The second fatal motorcycle-versus-car collision in Geneva in the past eight days—this time on Randall Road—takes the life of a motorcycle driver on Memorial Day.
Police reported Monday night the second fatal motorcycle-versus-vehicle collision in Geneva during the past eight days.
Police responded to the accident at 6:42 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, at Randall Road and Gleneagle Drive.
"Upon arrival, officers determined that a motorcycle being driven north on Randall Road collided with the rear of a sports utility vehicle at the above intersection," a Geneva Police Department press release said. "The sole occupant of the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene."
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The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of family members, the press release said. The Geneva Police Department is being assisted by the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team in the investigation of the crash.
The Geneva Police Department will follow up this press release when additional information becomes available.
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On Sunday, May 20, when the motorcycle driven by her husband, 50-year-old Michael A. Tedesco, collided with a pickup truck . That accident took place around 5:45 p.m. May 20 on Kirk Road near Division Street.
and has a court date of June 19.
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