Overview

• The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. Monday when a motorcycle struck the median on northbound Route 53 near Rand Road and veered into southbound traffic.
• The motorcycle collided with a dump truck, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Illinois State Police.
• All northbound and southbound lanes of Route 53 were shut down and traffic was diverted to nearby exit ramps.
• Illinois State Police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office are collecting evidence to determine what caused the collision.
• This incident is the latest in a series of deadly crashes on major Chicago-area corridors this summer, highlighting ongoing roadway safety concerns.