Motorcycle rider dies after crash on Edens Expy. near Skokie, Illinois State Police say

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Sunday, July 21, 2024
Deadly motorcycle crash on Edens Expy. in north suburbs
The crash happened around 8:16 p.m. on Saturday on the southbound lanes of I-94 at Lake Avenue near Skokie.

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A motorcycle rider died after a fiery crash on the Edens Expressway in the north suburbs, Illinois State Police said.

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The crash happened around 8:16 p.m. on Saturday on the southbound lanes of I-94 at Lake Avenue near Skokie.

The rider of a Suzuki motorcycle crashed into a Toyota Prius while crossing onto the ramp, according to police.

After the crash, the motorcycle caught fire. The rider was rushed to the hospital where they later died.

Video shows the bike and pieces of metal scattered across the road.

Traffic was diverted off the expressway to Skokie Avenue up until 12:25 a.m. when all lanes were reopened, ISP said.

No information was immediately available about the rider who died. It is unknown if the driver of Prius had any injuries.