ISP investigate fatal motorcycle crash involving officer

Liz Dowell
·1 min read

MARION, Ill. – The Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a motorcyclist involving a Herrin Police Department officer. The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 a.m. on May 26 near Illinois Route 13.

The ISP Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 7 was requested by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the situation. Officers from the Herrin Police Department, assisted by the Energy Police Department and WCSO, pursued a fleeing motorcycle in Herrin.

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The motorcycle continued eastbound on Illinois Route 13 and collided with a parked WCSO squad car at the intersection of Illinois Route 13 and Carbon Street in Marion. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

The ISP is leading the open and ongoing investigation. This is a developing story, and FOX 2 will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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