MONROE - The name of the motorcyclist who was killed in a one-vehicle accident Saturday night in the Town of Cadiz was announced as Ronnie A. Vance, 52, Warren, Ill., formally of Rockford, Ill.
The accident happened at 11:40 p.m. on County M at Hale Road. Vance was southbound on County M and failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, according to the Green County Sheriff's Office. The motorcycle left the road on the south side and entered the ditch. Vance, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash, the sheriff's office said.
Green County deputies, Browntown Fire and Green County EMS responded to the scene.
This is Green County's third traffic fatality so far in 2015.
The accident happened at 11:40 p.m. on County M at Hale Road. Vance was southbound on County M and failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, according to the Green County Sheriff's Office. The motorcycle left the road on the south side and entered the ditch. Vance, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash, the sheriff's office said.
Green County deputies, Browntown Fire and Green County EMS responded to the scene.
This is Green County's third traffic fatality so far in 2015.