A 29-year-old woman was killed Sunday afternoon after she reportedly lost control of her motorcycle and slammed into a guardrail near O'Hare International Airport. The crash happened on the westbound lanes of Irving Park Road in the 12300 block, drawing a heavy emergency response to the scene.
The collision occurred around 4:19 p.m. in the 12300 block of West Irving Park Road, according to CBS Chicago. The rider was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Authorities had not released her identity as of Sunday evening, and the Chicago Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Unit is handling the case.
What Investigators Are Examining
The Chicago Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Unit typically reconstructs crash scenes and collects evidence after fatal traffic collisions, a process outlined in the department's public community alerts. Chicago Police Department notices also list contact information for the unit for anyone who may have seen something.
Street-Safety Concerns Flare Again
Advocates and local traffic trackers say crashes like Sunday's highlight ongoing safety concerns on Chicago's major streets while the city compiles monthly fatal-crash summaries. Streetsblog Chicago notes that CDOT publishes those monthly reports, which advocates often use to push for engineering tweaks and stricter enforcement.
Police have not released additional details about what might have led up to the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit at (312) 745-4521, according to Chicago Police Department notices. The department has not indicated whether any charges or citations will be issued as the investigation continues.
