Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Killed After Rear-Ending Truck Near Schaumburg: Police

The Wednesday afternoon crash occurred in the Interstate 90 eastbound lanes, according to Illinois State Police.

The crash, which occurred just east of Roselle Road, closed traffic nearly four hours, according to police.
The crash, which occurred just east of Roselle Road, closed traffic nearly four hours, according to police. (Shutterstock)

SCHAUMBURG, IL — A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon after rear-ending a pickup truck while speeding on Interstate 90 near Schaumburg. Illinois State Police tell Patch the crash occurred at around 2:52 p.m.

The identity of the deceased has not been released, but the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office posted that it was a male and an autopsy is planned for Thursday.

The crash, which occurred just east of Roselle Road, closed traffic nearly four hours, according to police.

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