A quiet stretch of State Route 528 in Madison Township turned deadly yesterday morning when a 66-year-old motorcyclist from Madison was fatally injured in a solo crash. The rider was found with serious injuries after his motorcycle overturned and he was ejected from the bike. He was taken to University Hospitals in Geneva, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities said the crash happened just before 8:30 a.m., and the cause is still under investigation.
Crash details and response
According to the Madison Township Department of Police, officers were called out shortly before 8:30 a.m. for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash along SR 528 near Ledge Road. A preliminary look at the scene indicates the rider was heading north when he went off the right side of the road. The motorcycle overturned, throwing the rider, and first responders rushed him to University Hospitals in Geneva with serious injuries. The department identified the victim as a 66-year-old Madison man, according to Fox8.
Where it happened
State Route 528 cuts north to south through rural Madison Township and intersects with Ledge Road, according to the Lake County Engineer. That portion of SR 528 is largely a two-lane stretch that carries regular local traffic, and county records list the intersection as part of the township-maintained road network. After the crash, authorities temporarily restricted traffic while emergency crews worked the scene and investigators examined the roadway.
Investigation underway
Madison Township police said the crash remains under active review and did not immediately release any findings regarding speed, possible impairment, or involvement of other vehicles. Officials urged anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash, especially drivers with dash-cam footage, to contact the Madison Township Department of Police, officials told Fox8. Police said they expect to release additional details as the investigation moves forward.
