Kankakee, IL – A deadly motorcycle versus pedestrian crash in Kankakee left a 66-year-old woman dead Friday night, according to police.
The Kankakee Police Department said officers responded to the 2700 block of U.S. Highway 45/52 around 8:59 p.m. on September 26 after reports of a vehicle striking a pedestrian.
According to the department, a motorcycle hit a woman later identified as Dorothy L. Smith, 66, of Kankakee, while she was crossing the roadway. Smith sustained critical injuries and was transported by the Kankakee Fire Department to Riverside Hospital, where she later died.
Police said the 50-year-old male motorcycle operator suffered non-life-threatening injuries. After the initial collision, his motorcycle slid across several lanes, struck a sign at the Fairview Motel, and came to a stop.
Kankakee detectives processed the scene and are continuing their investigation, which includes reviewing evidence and photographs. At this time, officials say the case remains active.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Kankakee Police Department Detective Bureau at 815-933-0426.
The department extended condolences to Smith’s family, noting the tragic loss.
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