ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — A 19-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash involving a vehicle on Arlington Heights Road on Tuesday, September 15, at approximately 6:01 p.m.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the motorcyclist died at 2:11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, after being transported in critical condition to Alexian Brothers Medical Center. The cause of death is pending further investigation, officials said.
According to Elk Grove Village Police, the collision occurred when a black Kawasaki motorcycle struck a northbound white Volkswagen Atlas SUV that was making a left turn into the Elk Grove Town Center.
Authorities reported no charges have been filed as the investigation continues. Deputy Police Chief Scott Eisenmenger confirmed there were no updates on the case as of Wednesday morning.
Northbound lanes of Arlington Heights Road reopened at 10:45 p.m., while southbound lanes were cleared by 11 p.m. Tow trucks were on scene to remove both vehicles, according to Police Traffic Sgt. Joshua Swoboda.
Further details will be provided as the investigation develops.