Kane County crash: Motorcyclist dead after 16-year-old driver strikes him while leaving Kaneland High School

Motorcyclist dead after 16-year-old driver crashes into him while leaving Kaneland High School: police

A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a vehicle at the entrance of a high school Monday afternoon near far west suburban Maple Park.

MAPLE PARK, Ill. - A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a vehicle at the entrance of a high school Monday afternoon near far west suburban Maple Park.

At about 3:12 p.m., a 16-year-old female student driving a gray Subaru was exiting the parking lot of Kaneland High School, located at 47W326 Keslinger Road, when she struck a Harley Davidson motorcycle, the Kane County Sheriff's Office said.

Investigators said the driver of the motorcycle was ejected during the crash and the teen girl driving the Subaru rendered aid to the motorcyclist until medics arrived.

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Despite lifesaving measures, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 60-year-old John Smith of Maple Park.  

The 16-year-old girl, from Sugar Grove, was issued two traffic citations, which included failure to avoid an accident and disobeying a stop sign. 

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It was not immediately known whether drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash, however, if there is an indication of impairment, there is potential for an increase in charges.

The investigation is still ongoing and the Kane County Sheriff's Office is asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at 630-444-1103.