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Bishop Ford crash: Motorcyclist killed, some lanes closed

By Nic Flosi
Published  June 24, 2025 6:43am CDT
Cook County
FOX 32 Chicago
Motorcyclist killed in Bishop Ford crash, traffic snarled

Motorcyclist killed in Bishop Ford crash, traffic snarled

A motorcyclist died early Tuesday after crashing into a vehicle on the Bishop Ford Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.

The Brief

    • A motorcyclist died after crashing into a vehicle on the Bishop Ford early Tuesday.
    • The crash happened around 2:57 a.m. on I-94 southbound at Sibley Avenue.
    • Southbound lanes were closed for an investigation following the crash.

COOK COUNTY - A motorcyclist died early Tuesday after crashing into a vehicle on the outbound Bishop Ford Expressway in Cook County, according to Illinois State Police.

What we know:

State troopers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle around 2:57 a.m. on I-94 southbound at Sibley Avenue.

According to ISP, the motorcyclist hit a vehicle and died at the scene. On Wednesday, the Cook County medical examiner's office identified him as 53-year-old Marcus Carpenter of Dolton.

All southbound lanes of the Bishop Ford were closed while troopers investigated.

What we don't know:

There’s no word yet on what may have led to the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Illinois State Police.

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