Champaign, IL – A 37-year-old man from Mahomet died after a motorcycle crash Saturday evening at the intersection of Bloomington Road and Mattis Avenue in Champaign.
According to Champaign Police, officers were dispatched to the scene around 7:30 p.m. after receiving multiple reports of a single-vehicle accident. Investigators said the man had been traveling on his motorcycle when he left the roadway and struck a light pole. He suffered severe injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts.
Police briefly closed lanes at the intersection to allow for investigation and cleanup but confirmed all lanes have since reopened. Officers are continuing to canvass the area for witnesses and video evidence. Residents or businesses with exterior surveillance cameras near the crash site are encouraged to contact the department.
Champaign Police ask that anyone with information call 217-351-4545. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 (TIPS), online at 373tips.com, or via the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in homicide cases, $2,500 for felony cases involving firearms, and up to $1,000 for other felony-related tips.
Officials said updates on the crash investigation will be released as they become available.
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