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Crystal Lake motorcyclist killed after crash near Hebron, police say

By Lauren Westphal
Published  June 12, 2025 3:55pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A 44-year-old man was killed after a motorcycle crash near Hebron in Greenwood Township on Wednesday.
    • At around 5:23 p.m., authorities responded to a three-vehicle crash near the 5800 block of Route 47.
    • The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

HEBRON, Ill. - A 44-year-old man was killed after a motorcycle crash near Hebron in Greenwood Township on Wednesday, authorities said.

What we know:

At around 5:23 p.m., authorities responded to a three-vehicle crash near the 5800 block of Route 47.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on Route 47 and a 2016 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound. 

The motorcycle crossed the center line, striking the Ford and then striking a trailer pulled by a 2018 Chevrolet pickup truck. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, according to the McHenry Sheriff's Office.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

The investigation is still ongoing.

The Source: Details for this story were provided by the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.

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