Police investigating crash that left motorcyclist dead in Lake County

motorcyclist
Photo credit Getty Images

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Police are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in unincorporated Lake Bluff.

Early investigations show a motorcyclist was traveling north on route 41 near Washington Avenue when he hit an SUV in front of him, unable to slow down in time.

The man was ejected from the motorcycle as a result and killed after being run over by a trailer being pulled by a semi truck in front of the SUV.

Witnesses say the motorcyclist was driving at a high rate of speed. Both the SUV and the semi driver were uninjured.

Listen to WBBM Newsradio now on Audacy!

Sign up and follow WBBM Newsradio

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty Images