A motorcycle crash on the Kennedy Expressway during the afternoon rush hour Wednesday resulted in one fatality and significant lane closures.
According to Illinois State Police, the incident occurred near the Ontario feeder ramp just before 3 p.m. Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcyclist was traveling on the Ontario Street feeder ramp when he struck a concrete wall.
The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and landed in the southbound lanes. Emergency medical services transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
In response to the crash, multiple lanes of the Kennedy Expressway were closed between Ohio Street and Ogden Avenue for an ongoing investigation. Additionally, several lanes on the inbound side near the Fulton Market District and the Ontario Street feeder ramp were also shut down.
No further information has been released at this time.