A deadly crash in Naperville has police scouring for clues, as a local motorcyclist lost his life last week. The Naperville Police Department is deep into the investigation of the tragic collision that occurred on the 1600 block of 77th Street, involving a black motorcycle and a white sports utility vehicle.
Authorities said the 32-year-old Naperville man driving the motorcycle was declared dead at the scene, despite earnest attempts by a bystander to rescue the fatally injured man. The incident happened on May 17th, shortly before 7 p.m., and the deceased's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. While she was among the chaos, the 69-year-old woman who was behind the wheel of the SUV involved in the accident was not injured, police reported.
The crash compelled local law enforcement to shut down the road for nearly five hours as Naperville Police's Traffic Unit, along with crash reconstruction experts, combed the scene for evidence. As the thoroughfare lay silent, glimpses of the aftermath raised more questions than answers.
The severity of the crash has not yet translated into criminal charges, as noted by the Naperville police, who have decided it is ongoing to investigate the precise circumstances of the incident. In hopes of piecing together the crash's timeline, Naperville authorities have appealed to the public for any information related to the accident. They urge anyone who might know something to dial the Traffic Unit at 630-420-8833. Eyes are set on the community's insight to guide the wheels of justice.
Full details and updates regarding the crash investigation have been laid out in an official statement released by the Naperville Police Department.
