Hiram Grau - Director
Date: 03/01/2012
Time: 7:18 p.m.
Location: I-270 eastbound near Mitchell, Illinois (mile post
5)
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-12-00492
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2008 black Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
Driver Name: Daniel W. Steward
Gender: Male
Age: 62
City/State of Residence : Sorento, Illinois
Helmet use: No
Injuries: Fatal
Narrative:
Unit 1 was traveling I-270 Eastbound .25 Miles West of MP 5 in the left
lane. Unit 1 ran off the roadway to the left and struck the median wire
cable. Unit 1 then overturned and the driver was ejected from the
motorcycle.
* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent
until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a
reasonable doubt.
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